Sportive Epigrams on Priapus (2.9-3.5)

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Then whatsoe'er I wrote when idly gay,

And on this Temple-wall for note I lay,

Take in good part--such is the prayer I pray.

Darkly might I to thee say: Oh give me for ever and ever

What thou may'st constantly give while of it nothing be lost:

Give me what vainly thou'lt long to bestow in the days that are coming

When that invidious beard either soft cheek shall invade;

What unto Jove gave he who, borne by the worshipful flyer,