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pastel: Susan Wray, Lute player, Jerry Wray




Orpheus with his Lute made Trees

Orpheus with his lute made trees,
And the mountain tops that freeze,
Bow themselves, when he did sing:
To his music plants and flowers
Ever sprung; as sun and showers
There had made a lasting spring.

Everything that heard him play,
Even the billows of the sea,
Hung their heads, and then lay by.
In sweet music is such art,
Killing care and grief of heart
Fall asleep, or hearing, die.

William Shakespeare
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  1. susan wrayFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Orpheus with his lute made trees, printed, has gone upon my refrigerator, for the delectation of the luthier himself.

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