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Adam Burgess
Song #5 to Lesbian by Gaius Valerius Catullus (circa 84-54 BCE) Come and let us live my Deare, Let us love and never feare. What the sourest Fathers say: Brightest Sol that dyes to day Lives againe as blith to morrow; But if we darke sons of sorrow Set;… Continue Reading “Five: To Lesbia”
The Song of Songs (circa 3rd Century BCE) The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as… Continue Reading “Four: Canticles”
Psalm 23: The Psalmist (circa 6th Century B.C.E.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of… Continue Reading “Three: Psalmist”
Sappho’s “He Is More Than a Hero” (7th Century BCE) He is a god in my eyes – the man who is allowed to sit beside you – he who listens intimately to the sweet murmur of your voice, the enticing laughter that… Continue Reading “Two: More than a Hero”
Homer’s Iliad (9th-8th Century BCE) Achilles’ banefull wrath resound, O Goddesse, that imposd Infinite sorrows on the Greekes, and many brave souls losd From breasts Heroique—sent them farre, to that invisible cave That no light comforts; and their lims to dogs and Vultures gave. To all… Continue Reading “One: Rage – Goddess!”
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