Catallus CX - A Translation Alfie, honest mistresses are lauded; The presents they receive they earn, but you, Who lead me on with lies, leave me defrauded. My anti-mistress, brazen what you do; You keep my gifts but, suddenly demure, Renege on my reward. Either be chaste Before accepting fees or be the whore That you pretend, your total body placed Where just your mouth is. Greed and virtue make Strange bedfellows, each sure the others fake. David Berman
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:06:31 +0000