English poem
Li
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The Earth then spake: "My children silent be; Same are to God the camel and the flea: He makes a mess of me to nourish you, Then makes a mess of you to nourish me."
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Li
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The Earth then spake: "My children silent be; Same are to God the camel and the flea: He makes a mess of me to nourish you, Then makes a mess of you to nourish me."