Under whose waters lies a world of being
Swept far from God in that submersion.
And wherefore was Absāl in that Isle
Deceived in her delight, and that Salāmān
Fell short of his desire?—that was to show
How passion tires, and how with time begins
The folding of the carpet of desire.
And what the turning of Salāmān’s heart
Back to the King, and looking to the throne
Of pomp and glory? What but the return