Yon rising Moon that looks for us again-- How oft hereafter will she wax and wane; How oft hereafter rising look for us Through this same Garden--and for one in vain!

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Creator: Omar Khayyam, after Edward FitzGerald
Nationality / cultural background: Iranian · Persian
Work / edition: 1859 English adaptation

Translation: Edward FitzGerald · English

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