“The legend of the almond blossoms”
A poem based on the legend “lenda das amendoeiras”
Long ago and far away
In a kingdom to the west
Lived a handsome Moorish king
Who endeavoured to do his best.
He ruled a province strange to him
Though this he did not choose
To rule the land of the Al-garve
In the west of Al-Andaluz.
He was a fair and wise ruler
Ensuring his land was free of strife
The only thing missing said the courtiers
Was the presence of a wife.
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