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4. Arion and the Dolphin DOLPHINS A–E–O–I–U
ARION Sing of life snatched from the waves. Sing the life that music saves. Sing the hand that touched the strings. Sing the inspired breath that sings Sing of skimming on the sea. Sing the power of harmony. Sing of the musician’s skill. Sing of the creative will. Sing the bright melodic god. Sing the dancing dolphin pod. Sing of music strong as death. Sing of life and sing of breath.
DOLPHINS Arion. Arion. Arion.
ARION Sing the snorting dolphin throng Sing the singer. Sing the song. Sing while dolphins play and sport. Sing and bring me safe to port.