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CYPRIA: FLOWERY GARMENTS, by                    
First Line: She wrapped her flesh in raiment which the hours
Last Line: Clothes that the scent of every season bore
Subject(s): Clothing & Dress


SHE wrapped her flesh in raiment which the Hours
And Graces made and dipped in springtime flowers,
All that the Hours bring forth. Crocus they bring,
Bluebell and violet brave-blossoming,
Roses with lovely buds and nectarous scent,
Ambrosial petals of the jonquil blent
With lily-cups. So Aphrodite wore
Clothes that the scent of every season bore.





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