English poem
Xii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And what avails it then that Man be born To joy or sorrow?--why rejoice or mourn? The doling doves are calling to the rose; The dying rose is bleeding o'er the thorn.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And what avails it then that Man be born To joy or sorrow?--why rejoice or mourn? The doling doves are calling to the rose; The dying rose is bleeding o'er the thorn.