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THE ZONE OF VENUS by ANTIPHANES

First Line: WHEN VENUS LOOSED THE CESTUS OF DESIRE
Last Line: BUT THOU HAST USED-IT AGAINST ME ALONE!
Subject(s): DESIRE; MYTHOLOGY - CLASSICAL; VENUS (GODDESS);

When Venus loosed the cestus of desire
From her white breast, the love-compelling zone
Was lent thee, I no, all mankind to fire—
But thou hast used-it against me alone!



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