Stretched out on the grass

a boy and a girl.

Savoring their oranges,

giving their kisses like waves exchanging foam.

Stretched out on the beach,

a boy and a girl.

Savoring their limes,

giving their kisses like clouds exchanging foam.

Stretched out underground,

a boy and a girl.

Saying nothing, never kissing,

giving silence for silence.

Octavio Paz

My Flute choir conductor arranged this for our concert. It’s such a beautiful piece. Obviously the words are not going to be said, since we’re playing it on flutes. But it’s still just as nice. The poem itself is amazing. Ah Eric Whitacre…you make such beautiful music<3