apr 21, 563 - Camel Qasidah TARAFA

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poet's defense of own fun-loving behaviors in spite of criticism. extended, loving sequence describing his camel.

"Like polished mirrors her two eyes have found a place to hide

in their caverns, their bones like rocks, in whose cavities is water."

"So, while still living, let me drench my head in wine for I might

not have drunk enough while alive, I may be thirsty in the hereafter."

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