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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ON AN OLD WOMAN, by LUCILIUS Poet's Biography
First Line: Mycilla dyes her locks, 'tis said
Last Line: No subsequent immersion.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lucillius; Carus Titus Lucilius
Subject(s): Old Age; Women
First Line: Mycilla dyes her locks, 'tis said
Last Line: No subsequent immersion.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lucillius; Carus Titus Lucilius
Subject(s): Old Age; Women
MYCILLA dyes her locks, 'tis said;
But 'tis a foul aspersion:
She buys them black; they therefore need
No subsequent immersion.
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