English poem
Xcix
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Now fear the rose! You travel to the gloom Of which the roses sing and sing so fair, And, but for them, you'd have a certain share In life: your name be read upon the tomb.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xcix
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Now fear the rose! You travel to the gloom Of which the roses sing and sing so fair, And, but for them, you'd have a certain share In life: your name be read upon the tomb.