Arts & Sciences
Book IX, 15: Probably on a Picture of Love
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Arts & Sciences
Thou who seekest to set fire itself ablaze, who desirest to light thy lovely lamp at night, take thee light here from my soul, for that which is afire within me sends forth fierce flames.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 15: Probably on a Picture of Love.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/395/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 15: Probably on a Picture of Love.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/395/.
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