Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the astronomer-poet of Persia

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Purlishers' Note iii

Edward Fitzgerald (by Michael Kerney) 5

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Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the Sky I heard a Voice within the Tavern cry,

"Awake, my Little ones, and fill the Cup "Before Life's Liquor in its Cup be dry."

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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." 39

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Now the New Year reviving old Desires, The thoughtful Soul to Solitude retires,

Where the White Hand of Moses on the Bough Puts out, and Jesus from the Ground suspires.

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Iram indeed is gone with all its Rose,

But still the Vine her ancient Ruby yields, And still a Garden by the Water blows.