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WEDDING SONG: 2 by SAPPHO

First Line: BRIDEGROOM DEAR, TO WHAT SHALL I COMPARE THEE?
Last Line: TO A SLIM GREEN ROD BEST DO I COMPARE THEE.
Subject(s): APHRODITE; LOVE - EROTIC; LOVE; MYTHOLOGY - CLASSICAL; SLENDERNESS; WEDDING SONG; THINNESS; EPITHALAMIUM;

Bridegroom dear, to what shall I compare thee?
To a slim green rod best do I compare thee.



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