Evolution

Struggle has continued from eternity till the present day Between the lamp of Mustafa and the spark of Bu Lahab

Life is flame-tempered, high-minded and fervent It’s nature is resolving difficulty, bearing cruelty

From the evening’s quietude till the morning’s song There are many a stage of the midnight wailing

Struggle exists between the heat and cold, throbbing and shaping From the dark dust to the polished glass of Halab

The phenomena of making and breaking, squeezing, heating and distilling Exist between the drop of spring rain and the heat of the grape wine!

Nations live by this continuous struggle alone This alone is the secret of the Arab nation’s struggle

“The tavern-keepers making wine from the grape Break the stars and construct the sun”