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by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)

This World is not Conclusion
 (Sung text for setting by M. Neri)
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Language: English 
This World is not Conclusion.
A Species stands beyond -- 
Invisible, as Music --
But positive, as Sound --
It beckons, and it baffles -- 
Philosophy, don't know -- 
And through a Riddle, at the last -- 
Sagacity, must go --
To guess it, puzzles scholars --
To gain it, Men have borne
Contempt of Generations
And Crucifixion, shown --
Faith slips -- and laughs, and rallies -- 
Blushes, if any see -- 
Plucks at a twig of Evidence -- 
And asks a Vane, the way -- 
Much Gesture, from the Pulpit --
Strong Hallelujahs roll -- 
Narcotics cannot still the Tooth
That nibbles at the soul --

Composition:

    Set to music by Matteo Neri , "This World is not Conclusion" [ voice and piano ]

Text Authorship:

  • by Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886), no title

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This text was added to the website: 2024-07-12
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Word count: 91

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