English poem
Xxiv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Dark leans to dark! the passions of a man Are twined about all transitory things, For verily the child of wisdom clings More unto dreamland than Arabistan.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxiv
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxiv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Dark leans to dark! the passions of a man Are twined about all transitory things, For verily the child of wisdom clings More unto dreamland than Arabistan.