I am delicate,fragile, yet hardy and sturdy when the wind passes me by. I can hold up to anything. Except when you pull me from my life force, than i will wither and die.
Poems by Sa`di Sa'di (1213/19–92) Object Name: Album leaf, non-illustrated Date: 16th century Geography: Iran Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper @metmuseum