Crystal Chess Piece

I’ll sing a song of a battle array, crowned long ago, from ancient times. It was arranged by men of wisdom and understanding; they established it on eight rows. And each and every row is engraved…

At my birth the spheres and planets strayed in their orbits; Were I a merchant of candles the sun would not set until I died! In vain I strive for success, for my stars have played false with me; Wer…

Did the heavens submit to an earthling, Or did the soil-bound reach the heights? A mortal drew near the angels and was Privy to their council and they were unaware; It was the esteemed Samuel, scion…

Is there not enough balm in Ofrah to relieve me? For she can heal [me]. If my opponents are incensed at me, and the bows of their fights are pulled taut, if only you, O my sister, would keep the…

Take this poem as a consolation, O you bloody bridegroom, similarto a deer at a stream of water, unable to quench its thirst.Enjoy your alluring gazelle, so beautiful in appearance and stature,but…

Though you are far away, O crown of wisdom, your friendship is very sweet,and the sickness I feel at your parting is stronger than any other sickness.Your sun shines over all; to me it comes, then…