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Imru' al-Qais Quotes

501–544

Imru' al-Qais (501 – 544) was an Arabic poet in the 6th century AD, and also the son of one of the last Kindite kings. He is sometimes considered the father of Arabic poetry.

Also known as: Imru al-Qais, Imru al-Qays, Imru' al-Qays

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Fair were they also, diffusing the odor of musk as they moved,
Like the soft zephyr bringing with it the scent of the clove.

Thus the tears flowed down on my breast, remembering days of love;
The tears wetted even my sword-belt, so tender was my love.

Has anything deceived you about me, that your love is killing me,
And that verily as often as you order my heart, it will do what you order?

I passed by the sentries on watch near her, and a people desirous of killing me;
If they could conceal my murder, being unable to assail me openly.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Imru' al-Qais (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.