| Islamic Poetry and Other Literature |
| Judgement Day
-- May Tsay -- |
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Years gone by with the world's turning fears brought on through stomach's churning Arms outspread to catch the lightening cracking streaks, loud and frightening Turning round, blocking whips hair covering trembling lips Fingers tightening around our necks those regretting unlawful sex All will burn in flaming fire murderer, thief, and the liar Sky is falling over our heads and here we lie in our beds Blankets raised to rolling eyes fists upheld to unyielding cries Corpses rise to take their place most of them with blackened face All assemble in their lines ankles chained for their fines They were warned but did not heed here they pay for each deed Tossed in cells of dancing flame the devil's laughing at their shame For the few with faces light nevermore knowing fright Brought to gardens of delight tasting sweetness with each bite Dancing and playing to heart's content noses inhaling heaven's scent Garlands of flowers placed in each arm toys and treasures with which to charm On every reclining couch there be lovely maids and knights for eyes to see But as they begin eternal play they hear the moans of those who pay |
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