Poems of James Clarence Mangan (Many hitherto uncollected): Centenary edition: Edited, with preface and notes by D. J. O'Donoghue: Introduction by John Mitchel |
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HAROUN AL-RASHID AND THE DUST. |
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HAROUN AL-RASHID AND THE DUST.
I am but dust, said Hassan, as he bowedHis face to earth abashéd;
And in my Khalif's glance I flourish or I wither!
Since you are only dust, replied aloud
The great Haroun Al-Rashid,
Be good enough to say what wind has blown you hither!
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