Sonnets to Orpheus

Song Cycle by Eric Moe (b. 1954)

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A god can do it. But will you tell me how
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O you tender ones, walk now and then
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Only in the realm of Praising, should Lament
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Wait..., that tastes good.... But already it's gone
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But you, divine poet, you who sang on till the end
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Will transformation. Oh be inspired for the flame
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How deeply the cry of a bird can move us
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Silent friend of many distances, feel
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Total word count: 906