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by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Now, at this end of Adam's line I stand Holding my father's life-curse in my hand, Doing no one the wrong that he did me:-- Ah, would that he were barren as the sand!
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Now, at this end of Adam's line I stand Holding my father's life-curse in my hand, Doing no one the wrong that he did me:-- Ah, would that he were barren as the sand!