Living
Book XI, 53
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Living
The rose blooms for a little season, and when that goes by-thou shalt find, if thou seekest, no rose, but a briar.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XI, 53.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/705/.
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