The Poetry Corner

Vox Populi

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

When Mazarvan the Magician, Journeyed westward through Cathay, Nothing heard he but the praises Of Badoura on his way. But the lessening rumor ended When he came to Khaledan, There the folk were talking only Of Prince Camaralzaman, So it happens with the poets: Every province hath its own; Camaralzaman is famous Where Badoura is unknown.