To cure wounds is so rigid: br They drank the air and poisoned bread. br Young Joseph who was sold to Egypt br Could not be more deathly sad! br br The nomads under starry dome, br With eyes, half-closed, and on horse, br Compose sagas, while they roam, br About day they vaguely crossed. br br Few things they need for inspiration: br One lost his quiver in the sand; br One changed his horse ... .