English poem
Cviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
If miracles were wrought in ancient years, Why not to-day, O Heaven-cradled seers? The highway's strewn with dead, the lepers weep, If ye but knew,--if ye but saw their tears!
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
If miracles were wrought in ancient years, Why not to-day, O Heaven-cradled seers? The highway's strewn with dead, the lepers weep, If ye but knew,--if ye but saw their tears!