English poem
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by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
But once when we were quarreling, the door Was opened by a Visitor who bore Both Rope and Pail; he offered them and said: "Drink, if you will, but once, and nevermore."
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xl
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
But once when we were quarreling, the door Was opened by a Visitor who bore Both Rope and Pail; he offered them and said: "Drink, if you will, but once, and nevermore."