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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DRINKING SONG (2), by ALCAEUS OF MYTILENE
First Line: Now bind the woven necklaces
Last Line: Into your bosom float.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alkaios
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
First Line: Now bind the woven necklaces
Last Line: Into your bosom float.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alkaios
Subject(s): Drinks & Drinking; Wine
Now bind the woven necklaces
Of dill about your throat
And let the smell of frankincense
Into your bosom float.
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