Book VIII, Epigram 65 (Ker)

Here, where far-gleaming shines the fane of Fortune that gives return, was of late, happy in its lot, an open space; here, graced by the dust of Northern war, stood Caesar, shedding from his face effulgent light; here, her locks wreathed with bay, and white of vesture, Rome with voice and hand greeted her Chief. A second gift, too, attests the high merit of the spot: a consecrated arch stands in triumph over the conquered nations; here stand two chariots and many an elephant; he himself in gold is master of the mighty cars. This gate, Germanicus, is worthy of thy triumphs: such an approach it beseems the City of Mars to possess.