He was not sightless now, nor weak, nor old;
For lo! the dark-eyed girls of Paradise
Rained on him gifts and kisses.
And 'tis told
How blind Arabah rose with unsealed eyes,
With seeing eyes; he who to Allah gave
All that he had; which happened in this wise:—
"Who's this that lies upon the mosque's cold pave?"—
"A blind man, whom an angel's hand shall lead."—
"A beggar, richer than the rich who have."—