From all those pangs and sorrows they release found!"


POEMS OF NABI

MUKHAMMES

Alas! nor dew nor smiling rose within this mead is mine;

Within this market-place nor trade nor coin for need is mine;

Nor more nor less; nor power nor strength for act or deed is mine;

Nor might nor eminence; nor balm the cure to speed is mine.

Oh, that I knew what here I am, that which indeed is mine!

Being's the bounty of the Lord; and Life, the gift Divine;