Book XI, Epigram 103: In Lydiam

Lydia he lyed not that reported has
Thou hast a handsom skin but not a face,
Tis so whiles silent, and whiles mute you lye,
Like Pictures wrought in Wax or Tapestry.
But when thou speakst thy skin its grace doth loose,
And no tongue more than thine doth thee abuse.
Beware least th' Officer thee hear and take,
Tis monstrous when an Image goes to speak.