THE STREAM, by AL-RUSAFI
First Line: Poised between its banks, the stream Last Line: In his flag's shade. Alternate Author Name(s): Rusafi, Muhammad Ibn Ghalib Al-
Poised between its banks, the stream Serenely curls, And its limpid waters gleam Like liquid pearls.
With the noon the great trees thrust Athwart the flow Shadows, sombre as red rust Upon its glow.
Lo, the river in its gown Of blue brocade Is a mailclad knight, cast down In his flag's shade.
