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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
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)
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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