English poem
Lxix
by Omar Khayyam (1048–1131)
Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Is't not a Shame--is't not a Shame for him So long in this Clay suburb to abide!
Versos English Omar Khayyam Lxix
Versos English Omar Khayyam Lxix
English poem
by Omar Khayyam (1048–1131)
Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Is't not a Shame--is't not a Shame for him So long in this Clay suburb to abide!