You see the world, but all you see is naught,

Read 'You see the world, but all you see is naught,' by 'Omar Khayyam' and provide your summary and literary analysis in the comments section below.

You see the world, but all you see is naught, by Omar Khayyam

You see the world, but all you see is naught,
And all you say, and all you hear is naught,
Naught the four quarters of the mighty earth,
The secrets treasured in your chamber naught.

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