Victoria Alexieva

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The Wisdom of Sappho

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Sweet mother, I can’t take the 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!


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