Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CICERONIS AMOR: LENTULUS'S DESCRIPTION OF TERENTIA, by ROBERT GREENE Poet's Biography First Line: Brightsome apollo in his richest pomp Last Line: And all this heaven was but terentia. Subject(s): Apollo; Beauty; Goddesses & Gods; Love; Mythology; Mythology - Classical | ||||||||
BRIGHTSOME Apollo in his richest pomp Was not like to the trammels of her hair; Her eyes, like Ariadne's sparkling stars, Shone from the ebon arches of her brows; Her face was like the blushing of the east When Titan charg'd the morning sun to rise; Her cheeks, rich strew'd with roses and with white, Did stain the glory of Anchises' love; Her silver teats did ebb and flow delight; Her neck column of polish'd ivory; Her breath was perfume made of violets And all this heaven was but Terentia. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#11): 1. ABOUT THE DEAD MAN AND MEDUSA by MARVIN BELL THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#11): 2. MORE ABOUT THE DEAD MAN AND MEDUSA by MARVIN BELL THE BIRTH OF VENUS by HAYDEN CARRUTH LEDA 2: A NOTE ON VISITATIONS by LUCILLE CLIFTON LEDA 3: A PERSONAL NOTE (RE: VISITATIONS) by LUCILLE CLIFTON UNEXPECTED HOLIDAY by STEPHEN DOBYNS A FAREWELL TO FOLLY: CONTENT by ROBERT GREENE |
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