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THE OLD TOPER by IBN SA'ID OF ALCALA LA REAL

First Line: I AM REPROACHED FOR DRINKING
Last Line: WITH WINE OF RICHEST RED!
I am reproached for drinking
Although my hairs are white;
If that's your way of thinking,
You are mistaken quite;
The fact that I am hoary
Gives ample grounds to glory
That liquor is my right.

If you will care to listen,
I'll prove what I have said:
When dawn begins to glisten
On night's deep-shadowed head,
See, through the darkness glowing
The cup of twilight, flowing
With wine of richest red!



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