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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ODE, by ANACREON Poet's Biography
First Line: Yes, be the glorious revel mine
Last Line: Because I love to drink too.
Alternate Author Name(s): Anakreon; Anacreontea
Subject(s): Pleasure; Drinks & Drinking; Wine
First Line: Yes, be the glorious revel mine
Last Line: Because I love to drink too.
Alternate Author Name(s): Anakreon; Anacreontea
Subject(s): Pleasure; Drinks & Drinking; Wine
EARTH is a thirsty drinker,
The trees drink from its bosom,
The ocean drinks the wet winds,
The fiery sun the ocean,
The moon drinks in the sun's light.
Then why, my friends, be angry,
Because I love to drink too.
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