He is a tenor
sings opera in Tokyo
attracts widespread attention
competing for his heart are two lovers
a soprano and a mezzo-soprano
when he holds one he longs for the other
a drama of operatic dimensions
it has power and incredible subtlety
but neither can compare
to his love for the music -
when he sings heaven opens
not only for himself
but for all who listen
arias for god’s ear
available for the price of a ticket
close to center stage
for the rich and privileged
made available to the working class
through television and CDs
a man with a golden voice
infamous for eternity.
The costume and characters came from
a dream. What could it mean?
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