English poem
Xlviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Astrologers!--give ear to what they say! "The stars be words; they float on heaven's breath And faithfully reveal the days of death, And surely will reveal that longer day."
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xlviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Astrologers!--give ear to what they say! "The stars be words; they float on heaven's breath And faithfully reveal the days of death, And surely will reveal that longer day."