Made sad by what I have so lightly said.

I've placed myself among you, so that I

May not incur your blame, O brothers mine.

I've told you my deformity, and all

My miseries unveiled before your gaze.


SONG OF FATIMA[59]

My spirit is in pain, for it cannot

Forget my sweet gazelle, with eyes so black.

A fire burns in my heart, and all my frame