Fruitless Remorse
by Ferdowsi, translated by William Rounseville Alger
568510Fruitless RemorseWilliam Rounseville AlgerFerdowsi

When cruel deeds are done, in vain relents
The doer's heart, and mournfully repents.
So when a fire has raged, the smokes that rise
In useless lamntation drape the skies.

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This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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Translation:

This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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