English poem
Xliv
by Omar Khayyam (1048–1131)
Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Were't not a Shame--were't not a Shame for him In this clay carcase crippled to abide?
Versos English Omar Khayyam Xliv
Versos English Omar Khayyam Xliv
English poem
by Omar Khayyam (1048–1131)
Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Were't not a Shame--were't not a Shame for him In this clay carcase crippled to abide?