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You, who in carnal lusts your time employ,

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You, who in carnal lusts your time employ, by Omar Khayyam

You, who in carnal lusts your time employ,
Wearing your precious spirit with annoy,
Know that these things you set your heart upon
Sooner or later must the soul destroy!

Form: Lyric

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