English poem
Xxvi
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Farewell, my soul!--bird in the narrow jail Who cannot sing. The door is opened! Fly! Ah, soon you stop, and looking down you cry The saddest song of all, poor nightingale.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxvi
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Farewell, my soul!--bird in the narrow jail Who cannot sing. The door is opened! Fly! Ah, soon you stop, and looking down you cry The saddest song of all, poor nightingale.