English poem
Xcv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
"Thou shalt not kill!"--Thy words, O God, we heed, Though thy two Soul-devouring Angels feed Thy Promise of another life on this,-- To have spared us both, it were a boon indeed.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xcv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
"Thou shalt not kill!"--Thy words, O God, we heed, Though thy two Soul-devouring Angels feed Thy Promise of another life on this,-- To have spared us both, it were a boon indeed.