THERE was a flower in ancient Fez That (so the glowing legend says) Has never lost its matchless light From Summer dawn to Winter night, Since Allah cast his pitying glance Upon the city's wide expanse, And, with all mercy in his eye, Said, "One white flower shall never die." So from the city's forest maze Pure alabaster domes upraise Their gleaming beauty through the dawn, Or when the dusk of day is gone; White flowers that blossom through the years, And hush a people's solemn fears, Pale blooms of wonder that shall last Till Time, and Life, and Death are past. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...CANCIONEROS: 2 by CRISTOBAL DE CASTILLEJO THE YANKEE PRIVATEER by ARTHUR HALE VICTOR GALBRAITH by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW THE LILY OF THE VALLEY by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES IN WILTSHIRE; SUGGESTED BY POINTS OF SIMILARITY WITH THE SOMME COUNTRY by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN |