Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ALI BEY, by HEINRICH HEINE Poet's Biography First Line: Ali bey, the true faith's hero Last Line: Yes, he softly smiles and gently. Subject(s): Faith; Heroism; Singing & Singers; Belief; Creed; Heroes; Heroines; Songs | ||||||||
ALI BEY, the true Faith's hero, Happy lies in maids' embraces; Allah granteth him a foretaste Here on earth of heavenly rapture. Odalisques, as fair as houris, Like gazelles in every motion -- While the first his beard is curling, See, the second smoothes his forehead. And the third the lute is playing, Singing, dancing, and with laughter Kissing him upon his bosom, Where the flames of bliss are glowing. But the trumpets of a sudden Sound outside, the swords are rattling, Calls to arms, and shots of muskets -- Lord, the Franks are marching on us! And the hero mounts his war-steed, Joins the fight, but seems still dreaming; For he fancies he is lying As before in maids' embraces. Whilst the heads of the invaders He is cutting off by dozens, He is smiling like a lover, Yes, he softly smiles and gently. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE APOLLO TRIO by CONRAD AIKEN BAD GIRL SINGING by MARK JARMAN CHAMBER MUSIC: 4 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 5 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 28 by JAMES JOYCE THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE IS LIKE THE SCENT OF SYRINGA by MINA LOY |
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