Wilt thou contrition feel for this contrition?
At one time worshipper thou wert of notes of harp;
And now, like lover, thou’dst kiss sighs and moans so sharp.”
Like mirror, ‘Umer having thus reflected truth,
The harper’s heart received enlightenment, forsooth.315
He, spirit-like, became relieved of moan and smile.
His old mind took its leave, his new heart was docile.
Amazement fell upon him, stupor bathed each sense,
Ecstatic trance then followed, earth and sky flew hence.
A yearning and a longing past description.