How long these cries, these groans against the things

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How long these cries, these groans against the things by Omar Khayyam

How long these cries, these groans against the things
of this world? Rise, rather, and pass gaily every instant.
When the universe shall be re-dressed in green from end
to end, drink wine in a ruby cup, full to the brim.

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