Deep in the rondure of the heavenly blue,

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Deep in the rondure of the heavenly blue, by Omar Khayyam

Deep in the rondure of the heavenly blue,
There is a cup, concealed from mortals' view,
Which all must drink in turn; Oh, sigh not then,
But drink it boldly, when it comes to you!

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