English poem
Cii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
My life's the road on which I blindly speed: My goal's the grave on which I plant a reed To shape my Hope, but soon the Hand unseen Will strike, and lo! I'm but a sapless weed.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
My life's the road on which I blindly speed: My goal's the grave on which I plant a reed To shape my Hope, but soon the Hand unseen Will strike, and lo! I'm but a sapless weed.