Golden leaves and clearest crystals, wines most pure beyond compare.

For his sake there into being hath he called the Tuba-Tree,

That from Ebu-Qasim's hand might every one receive his share.


POEMS BY TURKISH RULERS

RUBA'I

Cupbearer, bring, bring here again my yester even's wine;

My harp and rebec bring, them bid address this heart of mine:

While still I live, 'tis meet that I should mirth and glee enjoy;

The day shall come when none may e'en my resting-place