Angels and Lyres

A whispering willow Once said that Orpheus' lyre Is still somewhere in the woods Nestled under an olive tree Then came an angel Oh my, what wonder! She took the lyre and played a song The sirens' tune went mute The ocean and sea stopped their tumbling war Heaven's citizens above looked down to earth The deaf man turned his ear to hear Sun, moon and stars were lulled to pleasure Nightingale had no song next to this So she left Letting the angel play on Renewing the land Lifting every soul Oh, thanks be to the gods For this Orpheus' lyre For sweet music The angels and the lyre!