English poem
Xi
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Ay, like the circles which the sun doth spin Of gossamer, we end as we begin; Our feet are on the heads of those that pass, But ever their Graves around our Cradles grin.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xi
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Ay, like the circles which the sun doth spin Of gossamer, we end as we begin; Our feet are on the heads of those that pass, But ever their Graves around our Cradles grin.