Alas, that Spring should vanish with the Rose; That Youth's sweet-scented Manuscript should close.
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And when Thyself with shining Foot shall pass Among the Guests Star-scattered on the Grass, And in thy joyous Errand reach the Spot Where I made one - turn down an empty Glass.Edward Fitzgerald
Into this Universe, and Why not knowing; Nor Whence, like Water willy-nilly flowing; And out of it, as Wind along the Waste, I know not Whither, willy-nilly blowing.
Edward Fitzgerald
Ah, take the Cash, and let the Credit go, Nor heed the rumble of a distant Drum.
Edward Fitzgerald
Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the sky; I heard a Voice within the Tavern cry; Awake, my Little ones, and fill the Cup; Before Life's Liquor in its Cup be dry.'
Edward Fitzgerald
And when like her, O Saki, you shall pass.
Edward Fitzgerald
Then to this earthen Bowl did I adjourn
My Lip the secret Well of Life to learn:
And Lip to Lip it murmured: While you live
Drink!
Edward Fitzgerald
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