by Layla al-Akhyaliyya (d. c700)
Translation by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Beneath the relentless Sun
Language: English after the Arabic (العربية)
Beneath the relentless sun, where shadows retreat, I search for solace, a solace bittersweet. The wind whispers tales of a bygone age, Of vibrant cities, turned to a barren stage. The desert wind carries a mournful sigh, Over fallen towers, reaching for the sky. Empty streets, where life once pulsed with glee, Now echo with emptiness, eternally.
Text Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Based on:
- a text in Arabic (العربية) by Layla al-Akhyaliyya (d. c700) [text unavailable]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Justin Lépany (b. 1980), "Beneath the relentless Sun", 2024 [ chorus and orchestra ] [sung text checked 1 time]
Researcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]
This text was added to the website: 2026-07-11
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Word count: 57