Love
Epigram XVII. On Love
Translated by Alexander Brome (1664) · From Songs and Other Poems (1664)
Love
Love is a Merchandize, and Venus drove
The first Monopoly; Rich only Love:
What cannot fortune hire alas for gold?
When Gods themselves for this are bought and sold?
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVII. On Love.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/182/.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVII. On Love.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/182/.
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