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THE PASSERS BY by AL-RADI BILLAH

First Line: AT EVEN UNEXPECTEDLY
Last Line: THE THROAT ATHIRST.

At even unexpectedly
They passed by me,
And kindled in my heart what fire
Of hot desire!

No wonder yearning pricked me so
To see them go:
The sight of waters tortures worst
The throat athirst.



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