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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 101, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: And when like her, oh saki, you shall pass
Last Line: Where I made one -- turn down an empty glass!
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: And when like her, oh saki, you shall pass
Last Line: Where I made one -- turn down an empty glass!
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
And when like her, O Saki, you shall pass
Among the Guests Star-scattered on the Grass,
And in your joyous errand reach the spot
Where I made One -- turn down an empty Glass!
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