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New Rubaei Posted: Quatrain 111 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi

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Quatrain 111 from Rubaiyat of Saadi Shirazi

Description: English Translation:

Literal:

"As that bird of the sun drags me away [to death],
I will not surrender my body to shame and disgrace.

At least, let me give her two or three kisses on her mouth,
and then let her drag me away as she will for my sin."

Poetic:

"As fate's dark bird draws me to its embrace,
I'll not yield to dishonor's cold embrace.

Grant me but kisses, sweet and pure and deep,
Then take my life, as destiny does keep."