Another brilliant performance of "Alef" by Mezzo-Soprano Jennifer Panara and Kevin Korth at "An Evening of Sahba Aminikia's Music" April 24th, 2011
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Concert Hall
www.jenniferpanara.com
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Text:
I must abjure the Balm of Life, I must, Scared by some After-reckoning ta'en on trust, Or lured with Hope of some Diviner Drink, When the frail Cup is crumbled into Dust!

If but the Vine and Love-abjuring Band Are in the Prophet's Paradise to stand, Alack, I doubt the Prophet's Paradise Were empty as the hollow of one's Hand.

Oh, threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise! One thing at least is certain--_This_ Life flies; One thing is certain and the rest is Lies; The Flower that once is blown for ever dies.

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