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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 3, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: And, as the cock crew, those who stood before
Last Line: "and once departed, may return no more."
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: And, as the cock crew, those who stood before
Last Line: "and once departed, may return no more."
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
And as the Cock crew, those who stood before
The Tavern shouted -- "Open then the Door!
You know how little while we have to stay,
And once departed, may return no more."
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