WHEN  FIRST  WE  MET 

 (flute intro: major key, jaunty)

When first we met
All I heard you say
Were the same old trite mouthings
Of a thousand attempted pickups
Praising skin and hair, eyes and voice
And so I put you by

When first we met
I saw that you were tall
Attractively exotic, handsomely faced
Full of enthusiasm for your latest project:
Me.  Whom you wanted to take home.
And so I told you no

(flute changes to minor key, melancholy)

When first we met
You tried to take my life
And make it a supporting chorus
Casting my voice as another instrument
In the orchestra of your offering to your muse
And so I tried to run

(flute switches to major key, joyful)

But then you played for me
And your music caught my soul
Tears ran down my cheeks
At the beauty you called forth

flute solo: lilting, haunting, hints of Etkrania’s Lament

(flute returns to major key, joyful)

And now your song
Is the tune of my life
And the beat of my pulse
Tracks the tempo of your smile

(flute reprises beginning of song)

When first we met
I had no idea at all…

(flute fades out)








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