Category: Poetry
Francis Bacon it was who said, “Prefaces are great wastes of time, and tho’ they seem to proceed of modesty, they are bravery.” It is necessary, however, in the present instance to make a stand against the somewhat sweeping convictions of the Elizabethan master. The call of Yo...
Francis Bacon it was who said, “Prefaces are great wastes of time, and tho’ they seem to proceed of modesty, they are bravery.” It is necessary, however, in the present instance...
2. Part 2We are oft complaining of destiny, Thou art of great price and we have naught. Hide not Thy fair face from the empty-handed! Sell cheap the love of Salman and Bilál! Give us the...
3. Part 3Hurrying have I come from far away, knowing thee compassionate. A hundred hindrances there were to my coming. How many thorns fill the path to my goal. So, to-day, behold! my he...
4. Part 4Nay, let her be! ... what comfort can we give For joy so frail, for hope so fugitive? The yearning pain of unfulfilled delight, The moonless vigils of her lonely night, For the...
5. Part 5She too would say so, and back in thought returning, How would her sweet eyes fill with tears of gladness, How would she marvel, the lovely maiden, Breathless with gazing!
6. Part 6It is the hour of sunset, and the sky Is robed in purple, as a lovely bride With ruby lips and veil thrown half aside, Waiting for her sweet lord with longing eye. The air is fr...