English poem
Cxiv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Why try to con the book of earth and sky, Why seek the truth which neither you nor I Can grasp? But Death methinks the secret keeps, And will impart it to us by and by.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cxiv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Why try to con the book of earth and sky, Why seek the truth which neither you nor I Can grasp? But Death methinks the secret keeps, And will impart it to us by and by.