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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DRINKING SONG (1), by ALCAEUS OF MYTILENE
First Line: Zeus rains; a storm comes in its might
Last Line: Wine --, and get drunk on it.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alkaios
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
First Line: Zeus rains; a storm comes in its might
Last Line: Wine --, and get drunk on it.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alkaios
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
ZEUS rains; a storm comes in its might
From heav'n, and freezes rivers tight . . .
Put down the storm! Pile up the fire,
Mix the sweet wine to your desire,
And round your forehead set
A dainty coronet.
To woe the heart must not give in.
In grief's no help. One medicine,
My friend, alone is fit --
Wine --, and get drunk on it.
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