English poem
Cii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
How strange that we, perambulating dust, Should be the vessels of eternal fire, That such unfading passion of desire Should be within our fading bodies thrust.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
How strange that we, perambulating dust, Should be the vessels of eternal fire, That such unfading passion of desire Should be within our fading bodies thrust.