Odes 3.26 (Creech): Vixi Puellis

ONce I was gay, and great in Charms,
Success still waited on my Arms,
In Venus Battles bravely stout,
I fought, and conquer'd when I fought:
But now my Arms and wanton Lyre
Whose tunes could spread Harmonious fire,
Whose moving stroaks could soon impart
Soft wishes to the tender heart,
My Torches, Leavers, Darts and Bows
That broak the Doors that did oppose,
That did all Obstacles remove,
Which hindred my pursuit of Love,
In Venus Shrine unheeded lie
With all my Love's Artillery:
Great Goddess who o're Cyprus reigns,
And scorching Memphis burning Plains,
Let coy and scornful Chlöe know
The fury of thy Cupid's Bow;
And let her smart for her disdain,
Enflame her Breast, and I shall love again.