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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RUBAIYAT, 1879 EDITION: 88, by OMAR KHAYYAM Poet's Biography
First Line: Why,' said another, 'some there are who tell'
Last Line: "he's a good fellow, and 't will all be well."
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Why,' said another, 'some there are who tell'
Last Line: "he's a good fellow, and 't will all be well."
Alternate Author Name(s): Khayyam, Omar
Subject(s): Time
"Why," said another, "Some there are who tell
Of one who threatens he will toss to Hell
The luckless Pots he marred in making -- Pish!
He's a Good Fellow, and 't will all be well."
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