English poem
Cix
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Fan thou a lisping fire and it will leap In flames, but dost thou fan an ashy heap? They would respond, indeed, whom thou dost call, Were they not dead, alas! or dead asleep.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cix
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Fan thou a lisping fire and it will leap In flames, but dost thou fan an ashy heap? They would respond, indeed, whom thou dost call, Were they not dead, alas! or dead asleep.