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The world will last long after Khayyam's fame

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The world will last long after Khayyam's fame by Omar Khayyam

The world will last long after Khayyam's fame
Has passed away, yea, and his very name;
Aforetime we were not, and none did heed.
When we are dead and gone, 'twill be the same.

Form: Rubai

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