Quote by Omar Khayyam

Ah, with the Grape my fading Life provide, And wash the Body whence the Life has died, And lay me, shrouded in the living Leaf, By some not unfrequented Garden-side.

Ah, with the Grape my fading Life provide, And wash the Body

Summary

The quote seems to express a desire to find solace in the simple pleasures of life, even in its final moments. The speaker suggests that, upon their death, they would like to be immersed in grapes, symbolizing a connection to earthly vitality and rejuvenation. They envision being laid to rest amidst the comforting embrace of living leaves, in a quiet and familiar garden, suggesting a longing for a peaceful and natural conclusion to their existence.

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