2013-06-24

Ó, a Thiarna, lonraíonn na réaltaí

Ó, a Thiarna, lonraíonn na réaltaí

Ó, a Thiarna,
lonraíonn na réaltaí
is tá súile an duine druidte
a ndoirse faoi ghlas ag ríthe
is gach aon leannán leis féin lena ghrá.

Seo mé, i m’aonar, farat


   

O my Lord, the stars glitter

By Rabia al-Basri (Rabia al- Adawiyya)
(717 - 801)

English version by Charles Upton



O my Lord,
the stars glitter
and the eyes of men are closed.
Kings have locked their doors
and each lover is alone with his love.

Here, I am alone with you.