Priapeia

Priaepia

by divers poets in English verse and prose. Translated by Sir Richard Burton and Leonard C. Smithers

  1. What shouldest say this spear (although I'm wooden) be wishing
  2. Whenas a maiden chance me in the middle to kiss?
  3. Here none augur we: need: believe my word she is saying -
  4. 'Let the rude spear in me work with its natural wont!'