English poem
Lxxiv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Say that you come to life as 'twere a feast, Prepared to pay whatever is the bill Of death or tears or--surely, friend, you will Not shrink at death, which is among the least?
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Lxxiv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Say that you come to life as 'twere a feast, Prepared to pay whatever is the bill Of death or tears or--surely, friend, you will Not shrink at death, which is among the least?