That rock-hewn palace which was prepared to be the temple of love and everlasting happiness became a hell full of tears and unending suffering. It was there that the Kings of Persia imprisoned the Armenian Kings who fell captive into their hands.

[1] Anoush - sweet. [↑]

HAPPINESS

By ARSCHAG TCHOBANIAN

(Born 1872)

Weary of vainly seeking Happiness

In city alleys full of sound and strife,

I hastened from the noisy human press,—