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Arabian Poetry: Shorter Pieces of Arabian Poetry: On the Death of a Son, By Ali Ben Mohammed Altahmany

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Life is a dark, tumultuous stream, With many a care and sorrow foul; Yet thoughtless mortals vainly deem That it can yield a limpid bowl. Think not that stream will backward flow, Or cease its destined course to keep; As soon the blazing spark shall glow Beneath the surface of the deep. Believe not Fate, at thy command, Will grant a meed she never gave; As soon the airy tower shall stand That's built upon a passing wave.

Arabian Poetry: Shorter Pieces of Arabian Poetry: On the Death of a Son, By Ali Ben Mohammed Altahmany

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