Greek Anthology Book I Chapter VIII Part II

Introduction

Chapter VIII Part I | Part II

XI
AN ASH IN THE FIRE
MELEAGER

Now grey dawn is sweet; but sleepless in the doorway Damis swoons out all that is left of his breath, unhappy, having but seen Heraclitus; for he stood under the beams of his eyes as wax cast among the embers: but arise, I pray thee, luckless Damis; even myself I wear Love's wound and shed tears over thy tears.

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Index: Greek Anthology Book I Chapter VIII Part II

1. Beauty - An Ash in the Fire, Meleager