RE100 Lecture : Conference of the Birds.docx
Document Summary
He knew your language and you knew his heart -- As his close confidant you learnt the art. And for these valiant exploits you were crowned. Those liquid notes that steal men s hearts away; Like moses you have seen the flames burn high. On sinai s slopes and there you long to fly, Like him avoid cruel pharaoh s hand, and seek. Too subtle for the ears of mortal birds. A necklace of bright fire about the throat; Though heaven s bliss is promised by your coat, This circle stands for hell; if you can flee. Despise these flames -- uninjured will you tread. Through fire if first you cut off nimrod s head, And when the fear of him has died put on. Your gorgeous coat; your collar s strength has gone! Welcome, dear partridge -- how you strut with pride. Let laughter ring out where your feet have trod,
