On Sept. 23, 2024, 5:50 a.m. hamed:

@hamed Sept. 23, 2024, 5:50 a.m.

New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 40 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi

Description: English Translation:

Though the candle wept, causing the heart to ache,
Amidst its tears, it forced a false smile.

They cut off the head of that playful one, and still
It stood and wagged its tongue.