The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala by Henry Baerlein
page 47 of 57 (82%)
page 47 of 57 (82%)
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Are as a diwan of Arabian song;
The poet, headstrong and supremely strong, Refuses to repeat a single rhyme. LXXXIII An archer took an arrow in his hand; So fair he sent it singing to the sky That he brought justice down from--ah, so high! He was an archer in the morning land. LXXXIV The man who shot his arrow from the west Made empty roads of air; yet have I thought Our life was happier until we brought This cold one of the skies to rule the nest. LXXXV Run! follow, follow happiness, the maid Whose laughter is the laughing waterfall; Run! call to her--but if no maiden call, 'Tis something to have loved the flying shade. LXXXVI |
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