Andalusia Boy

Boy of Andalusia by Mahmoud Maher... "Oh Andalusia, how did you shine so brightly that you surpassed the heavens in height, only to fall? Where was Al-Mansur's sword that humbled kingdoms, pierced chests, and defeated the enemy, striking fear into everyone to the point where mothers would tell their sons: 'Sleep, or Al-Mansur will come for you.' Did Al-Mansur die and his sword buried with him, or did the sword not find anyone skilled enough to wield it, so rust accumulated on it and it disintegrated? The sun of Islam rose over Andalusia, and Arabian horses neighed, striking with their hooves. Swords clanged and spears were sharpened, and the Arabian arrow flew, carrying within it an eternal Andalusian tale, telling of this young man who carried the sword and ruled Andalusia for twenty-seven years. He spread light and reached the farthest north of Andalusia with his cavalry, creating a glorious legacy so that our story in Andalusia remains a beacon of civilization, giving us pride for generations upon generations."