English poem
Xxxiv
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Of Ababil! I would the tale were true,-- Would all the birds were such winged furies too; The scourging and the purging were a boon For me, O my dear Brothers, and for you.
Versos English Abu al-Ala al-Maarri Xxxiv
English poem
by Abu al-Ala al-Maarri (973–1057)
Of Ababil! I would the tale were true,-- Would all the birds were such winged furies too; The scourging and the purging were a boon For me, O my dear Brothers, and for you.