by Marie de France ( flourished 1160-1215 )
Translation by Anonymous / Unidentified Author

Laüstic
Language: English  after the French (Français) 
The silk is heavier than his body.
The story woven thereon will endure
When his feathers are wind
And we are ash.

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This text was added to the website: 2026-08-23
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