Saturday 1 September 2012

the locust

the locust

If you wish,
I will tell you about the locust.
Allah gave it two red eyes,
with pupils like two moons,
made its small ears,
opened for it a suitable mouth,
and gave it a keen sense.
He gave it two front teeth to cut with
and two sickle - like feet
to grip with.
(Sermon 185)

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