Amores

Ovid

Ovid. Ovid's Art of Love (in three Books), the Remedy of Love, the Art of Beauty, the Court of Love, the History of Love, and Amours. Dryden, John, et al., translator. New York: Calvin Blanchard, 1855.

  1. The Cretans wish'd that such all years would prove,
  2. They wish'd that Ceres would be long in love.
  3. Well then, since then 'twas hard for you to lie
  4. All night alone, why at your feast must I ?
  5. Why must I mourn, when you rejoice to know
  6. Your daughter safe, and queen of all below?
  7. 'Tis holy-day, and calls for wine and love;
  8. Come, let's the height of mirth and humor prove,
  9. These gifts will please our master pow'rs above.