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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A STATUE OF CYPRIS, by ANYTE
First Line: Here cypris dwells. Always it was her will
Last Line: Quivers to watch her radiant effigy.
Alternate Author Name(s): Anytes
Subject(s): Statues
First Line: Here cypris dwells. Always it was her will
Last Line: Quivers to watch her radiant effigy.
Alternate Author Name(s): Anytes
Subject(s): Statues
HERE Cypris dwells. Always it was her will
To gaze from land upon the sparkling sea
And give the ships good sailing: ocean still
Quivers to watch her radiant effigy.
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