from Andalusian Diary by Nizar Qabbini (Kabbani)

Miranda Alafidra’s dense hair
breathing like an African forest
is a long love story
I have known many such tales in my time
and how they have nibbled my life away!

translated by Lena Jayyusi & Christopher Middleton

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