Love
Book IX, 826: On a Satyr standing by a Well and Love Asleep
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
A cunning master wrought me, the Satyr, son of Bacchus, divinely inspiring the monolith with breath. I am the playmate of the Nymphs, and instead of purple wine I now pour forth pleasant water. Guide thy steps here in silence, lest thou disturb the boy lapped in soft sleep.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Plato. “Book IX, 826: On a Satyr standing by a Well and Love Asleep.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/plato/18/.
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Plato. “Book IX, 826: On a Satyr standing by a Well and Love Asleep.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/plato/18/.
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