English poem
Xcvii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Once I have tried to string a few Pearl-seeds Upon my Rosary of wooden beads; But I have searched, and I have searched in vain For pearls in all the caverns of the creeds
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xcvii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Once I have tried to string a few Pearl-seeds Upon my Rosary of wooden beads; But I have searched, and I have searched in vain For pearls in all the caverns of the creeds