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Spiritual and Devotional Poets » Sufi Poets » Lalla » Lalla Poetry » I cannot convince a fool

I cannot convince a fool

I might disperse the southern clouds,
I might drain out the sea,
I might cure the incurable sick,
But I cannot convince a fool.

By: Lalla

From: Lalla poems

 

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