My Rubaiyat

"My Rubaiyat" by Sadakichi Hartmann is a collection of early 20th-century poems that takes inspiration from Omar Khayyam's original "Rubaiyat," offering a contemporary and personal look at being human, the contrasts of happiness and pain, and trying to find purpose. Written in free verse, the work explores themes, from love and grief to deep thoughts about life, all colored by Hartmann's own reflections. The poems present contemplations that explore the complexities of living, examining the differences between how we imagine life and the tough truths we actually face, concentrating on love, responsibility, and how quickly pleasures fade. The writer shows a strong desire for beauty and togetherness while dealing with life's inevitable sadness, using powerful images and emotions, inviting readers to confront the balance between the short bursts of joy and the heaviness of life's challenges, and arguing for celebrating the present and appreciating both beauty and sorrow.