English poem
Cxvi
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
To clay the mighty Sultan must return And, chancing, help a praying slave to burn His midnight oil before the face of Him, Who of the Sultan makes an incense urn.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cxvi
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
To clay the mighty Sultan must return And, chancing, help a praying slave to burn His midnight oil before the face of Him, Who of the Sultan makes an incense urn.