English poem
Cxviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
For this I say, Be watchful of the Cage Of chance; it opes alike to fool and sage; Spy on the moment, for to-morrow'll be, Like yesterday, an obliterated page.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Cxviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
For this I say, Be watchful of the Cage Of chance; it opes alike to fool and sage; Spy on the moment, for to-morrow'll be, Like yesterday, an obliterated page.