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Eric William Barnum
Eric William Barnum
Wrapped
A mystical love song filled with light and romantic imagery to one going out into the world.
SATB div. a cappella, tenor solo
Sometimes wandering, sometimes solid and assured, Wrapped is a love song sung to one who is venturing out into the world. It speaks of the idea that love itself could be a garment worn, a shield and armor clad, or a halo of light flashing around your head. People who see such blessed ‘clothing’ will be left in wonder, awe, and envy. Commissioned by Marcia Weiland and Grand Junction High School, “Wrapped” is framed by a free-sung male solo which weaves forward into mystical harmonies and blossoming melodies.
Text
WALK into the world,
Go into the places of trade;
Go into the smiling country—
But go, clad, wrapped closely always,
Shielded and sustained,
In the visible flame of my love.
Let it blaze about you—
A glowing armor for all to see;
Flashing around your head—
A tender and valiant halo.
I think there will be many to wonder
And many to stand in awe and envy—
But surely no one will come too close to you.
No one will dare to claim you,—
Hand or heart,—
As you pass in your shining and terrible garment.
Jean Starr Untermeyer (1888-1970)
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