Sweet mother, I can’t take shuttle in hand. There is a boy, and lust Has crushed my spirit – just As gentle Aphrodite planned. Since I have cast my lot, please, golden-crowned Aphrodite, let me win this round! Sappho (630 BCE-570BCE), “Come Close”
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RKS Greek Literature: Can’t Stand Being the Old One (Sappho)
As you are dear to me, go claim a younger Bed as your due. I can’t stand being the old one any longer, Living with you. Sappho (630 BCE-570BCE), “Come Close”
