Love
Book XVI, 209: A Love Couplet
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Love
Thou who dost blow on thy torch to light the lamp, come and light it from my soul. I am all aflame.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 209: A Love Couplet.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1024/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 209: A Love Couplet.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1024/.
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