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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A GIRL, by ARCHILOCHUS
First Line: Holding a myrtle-rod she blithely moved
Last Line: Shadowed her shoulders, falling to her girdle.
Alternate Author Name(s): Archilochos
Subject(s): Girls; Hair
First Line: Holding a myrtle-rod she blithely moved
Last Line: Shadowed her shoulders, falling to her girdle.
Alternate Author Name(s): Archilochos
Subject(s): Girls; Hair
HOLDING a myrtle-rod she blithely moved,
And a fair blossoming rose; the flowing tresses
Shadowed her shoulders, falling to her girdle.
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