And then a word,
And then a promise,
And then a meeting of two among flowers.

_From the Arabic._



THE DANCING HEART

When she came she said:
You know that your love is granted,
Why is your heart trembling?

And I:
You are bringing joy for my heart
And so my heart is dancing.

_From the Arabic of Urak El Hutail._



THE GREAT OFFENCE

She seemed so bored,
I wanted to embrace her by surprise;
But then the scalding waters
Fell from her eyes and burnt her roses.

I offered her a cup....