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Life's caravan is hastening on its way;

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Life's caravan is hastening on its way; by Omar Khayyam

Life's caravan is hastening on its way;
Brood not on troubles of the coming day,
But fill the wine-cup, ere sweet night be gone,
And snatch a pleasant moment, while you may.

Form: Quatrain

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