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Thy pity being promised me, I have no fear of sin

By Omar Khayyam

Thy pity being promised me, I have no fear of sin.
With the provision that Thou possessest, I have no disquiet
about the journey. Thy benevolence renders my
visage white and of the black book I have no fear.

Form: Free verse

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