Friday, June 21, 2013

...the stars glitter...




O my Lord, the stars glitter
By Rabia al-Basri (Rabia al- Adawiyya) (717 - 801)
English version by Charles Upton

O my Lord, the stars glitter
and the eyes of men are closed.
Kings have locked their doors
and each lover is alone with his love.
Here, I am alone with you


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