Another poem from previously featured poet Nizar Qabbani: "Love Compared"
Posted by kluciole at 6/27/2009 2:46 AM 
Categories: International, Cultures, Writing, Metaphysical, love, History
Categories: International, Cultures, Writing, Metaphysical, love, History
NASA image of the Syrian desert (Qabbani was from Syria)
Larger image: HERE
Love Compared
I do not resemble your other lovers, my lady
should another give you a cloud
I give you rain
Should he give you a lantern, I
will give you the moon
Should he give you a branch
I will give you the trees
And if another gives you a ship
I shall give you the journey.
- Nizar Qabbani
HERE
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