English poem
Xviii
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Tread lightly, for the mighty that have been Might now be breathing in the dust unseen; Lightly, the violets beneath thy feet Spring from the mole of some Arabian queen.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xviii
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Tread lightly, for the mighty that have been Might now be breathing in the dust unseen; Lightly, the violets beneath thy feet Spring from the mole of some Arabian queen.