Two Love Poems From al-Andalus
I
In my palace,
I have built a hundred fountains.
Though they play all day,
none can match
the sparkle of her eyes.
II
In my garden,
I have created paradise.
Alas, the chaffinch
sings her heart out
in my neighbor's tree.
Copyright © Alan Ireland | Year Posted 2024
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