Poetry of Sappho
Poetry of Sappho
Poetry of Sappho
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Fortunate bridegroom, now the marriage that you prayed for<br />
is accomplished, you have the girl for whom you prayed,<br />
and you, bride, your appearance is full <strong>of</strong> grace, your eyes<br />
are gentle and love wells on your delightful face:<br />
Aphrodite has honored you beyond all others.<br />
[LP 112]<br />
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For you, O bridegroom, there was never another girl like this one.<br />
[LP 113]<br />
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“Virginity, virginity, where have you gone and left me?”<br />
“Never again will I come to you, never again.”<br />
[LP 114]<br />
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To what shall I best liken you, dear bridegroom?<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> all to a slender sapling I liken you.<br />
[LP 115]<br />
the poetry <strong>of</strong> sappho 29
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