Interlocutor. King Solomon he had four hundred sons. Congregation. CROWNED by the throngs again, You shall make songs again, Interlocutor. He gave each son four hundred prancing ponies. Women's Leader. The Queen of Sheba answered like a lady, Bowing most politely: "It blooms forever thinking of your wisdom, Your brave heart and the way you rule your kingdom. Weaving its leafy lure, Interlocutor. The Queen of Sheba had four hundred sailors. Field Hands. We were the sailors. Over the ocean's floor, Shipmates once more, For ten thousand . Women's Leader-(softly). The Queen of Sheba asked him like a lady, Bowing most politely: "Why is the sea so deep, What secret does it keep While tides a-roaring leap Ten thousand. y..e..a..r. .s?" S Men's Leader-(solemnly and ornately). K..i..n..g. Solomon made answer to the lady, Bowing most politely: "My love for you is like the stormy ocean Too deep to understand, Bending to your command, Bringing your ships to land Ten thousand . . y..e..a. .r. .s." Interlocutor. K..i..n..g K....n..g. . S..o..1..o..m..o..n. S..o..1..o..m..o..n. Congregation (rapidly, with heavy accents). The teeth of all his chiefs were set with diamonds. Field Hands. We were the chieftains. Interlocutor (slowly and softly). K..i..n..g Solomon he had four hundred shepherds, Field Hands. We were the shepherds. Watching the folds at night, Guarding the lambs aright Ten thousand . . . y..e..a..r..s. Men's Leader-(loud) and Field-hand Chorus (softly). Women's Leader—(loud) and Women's Chorus—(softly). The Queen of Sheba answered like a lady, Bowing most politely: "They're singing of your kingdom to the angels; King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba They guide your chariot with their lamps and candles. And spoke with tongues in prophet-words so mightyWe stamped and whirled and wept and shouted, "Glory!" We were his people. Men's and Women's Leaders-(very softly and slowly). You shall be wild and gay, Green trees shall deck your way, Sunday be every day Ten thousand . . K..i..n..g K..i..n..g. y..e. S..o..1..o..m..o..n . S..o..1..o..m..o..n Vachel Lindsay |