In heaven is seen the bull we name Parwin,

Read 'In heaven is seen the bull we name Parwin,' by 'Omar Khayyam' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

In heaven is seen the bull we name Parwin, by Omar Khayyam

In heaven is seen the bull we name Parwin,
Beneath the earth another lurks unseen;
And thus to wisdom's eyes mankind appear
A drove of asses, two great bulls between!

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