English poem
Xci
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The dwellers of the city will oppress Your days: the lion, a fight-thirsty fool, The fox who wears the robe of men that rule-- So run with me towards the wilderness.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xci
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
The dwellers of the city will oppress Your days: the lion, a fight-thirsty fool, The fox who wears the robe of men that rule-- So run with me towards the wilderness.