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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 45, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: Tis but a tent where his one-day's rest
Last Line: Strikes and prepares it for another guest.
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Tis but a tent where his one-day's rest
Last Line: Strikes and prepares it for another guest.
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
'T is but a Tent where takes his one day's rest
A Sultan to the realm of Death addrest;
The Sultan rises, and the dark Ferrash
Strikes and prepares it for another Guest.
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