To spare 's the wish of little souls,

The great but gather to bestow;

Yon current down the mountain rolls,

And stagnates in the swamp below.

TO A FEMALE CUP-BEARER[36]

(By Abu Al Salam)

Come, Leila, fill the goblet up,

Beach round the rosy wine,

Think not that we will take the cup

From any hand but thine.