English poem
Lxiv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The tavern and the temple also shun, For sheikh and libertine in sooth are one; And when the pious knave begins to pule, The knave in purple breaks his vow anon.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Lxiv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The tavern and the temple also shun, For sheikh and libertine in sooth are one; And when the pious knave begins to pule, The knave in purple breaks his vow anon.