. Catherine Bouncher . Poison Tree .

Catherine Bouncher is a folk singer known for her ability to blend classical poetry with deeply emotional melodies. Her debut album, Poison Tree, breathes new life into the poems of William Blake, transforming his iconic works into haunting folk ballads. With a voice both delicate and profound, Catherine creates acoustic arrangements that evoke the purity of the folk tradition while channeling the timeless themes of Blake’s poetry.
The project is part of a nonprofit AI initiative aimed at preserving and celebrating the works of great poets by reimagining them through music. Poison Tree stands out for its blend of Blake’s spiritual depth and Catherine’s heartfelt musicality, creating an atmosphere that transcends eras.
A Poison Tree
Poem By William Blake
I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I waterd it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole,
When the night had veild the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree
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