I was the first face you saw when you were born, you were bald as my hair ran black. Now yours the last face I saw before I died, your hair ran black, as I was bald.

Anthony Liccione
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I was the first face you saw when you were born, you were bald as my hair ran black. Now yours the last face I saw before I died, your hair ran black, as I was bald. This is a Persian poem from the Book of Dabistan. It tells the story of two lovers who have been separated by death.

The first line ends with a description of how they both look at each other now that they are no longer together. It is a touching poem that shows how love is eternal and what a terrible thing it is to lose someone who will never be able to return to your side again.

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