TO THE MUSE
Martha Dickinson Bianchi translation
Take from thy brow the laurel—cast it forth! May it in dust lie 'neath thy feet; The blood-flecked thorn crown hurl away— As witness of thy pain alone 'tis meet!
Martha Dickinson Bianchi translation
Take from thy brow the laurel—cast it forth! May it in dust lie 'neath thy feet; The blood-flecked thorn crown hurl away— As witness of thy pain alone 'tis meet!