English poem
Xlvi
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And why so much ado, and wherefore lay The burden of the years upon the day Of thy vain dreams? Who polishes his sword Morning and eve will polish it away.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xlvi
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
And why so much ado, and wherefore lay The burden of the years upon the day Of thy vain dreams? Who polishes his sword Morning and eve will polish it away.