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The Odes and Carmen Saeculare of Horace

Book 1 — XXXVIII.

John Conington translation

PERSICOS ODI.

No Persian cumber, boy, for me; I hate your garlands linden-plaited; Leave winter's rose where on the tree It hangs belated. Wreath me plain myrtle; never think Plain myrtle either's wear unfitting, Yours as you wait, mine as I drink In vine-bower sitting.

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