A Tale of Woe and Strife

"Though you, my lord, will think me mad,
"And I have been accused of it,
"I may be so, but I'll be glad
"If you will hear my story.
"I have a tale to tell you all,
"A tale of woe and strife,
"A tale that makes my spirit fall,
"And embitters all my life.

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English poet best known for his free translation of Omar Khayyám's "Rubáiyát," one of the most popular poems in English.

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