Love
Book V, 304
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Love
When you were a green grape you refused me, when you were ripe you bade me be off, at least grudge me not a little of your raisin.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book V, 304.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/178/.
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