among dawn flowers

Song Cycle by Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964)

1.
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Orchid -- breathing
incense into
butterfly's wings.

Spring night,
cherry --
blossom dawn.

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2.
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Lightning --
heron-cry
stabs darkness.

How I long to see
among dawn flowers,
the face of God.

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Total word count: 27