Zaburi Ajam [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

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What is this life? A pearl

In thy own shell to bear,

In the flame’s heart to hurl

Thyself, nor melt to air.

Love is with speed to pass

Out of this shuttered sphere,

To cast the moon’s bright glass

High over heaven clear.

Power is from hand to fling

The cash of heart and faith.

To rule the world, a king,

And brave the chance of death.

Philosophy is taught

By manly zeal alone,

To whet the blade of thought

Upon the world for stone.

The living spirit’s trust

Is no disordered dream,

But of this scattered dust

To build a braver scheme.