Priapeia

Priaepia

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

  1. Although with yard distent (Priapus!) weighted
  2. (Wherewith our poet did reprove thee here
  3. In verse), on no wise deign thereat to blush;
  4. Thou be not heavier than our poet hung.
  1. Know that this crass coarse yard nor lengthens nor stands as becomes it;
  2. Though an thou handle the same unto fair growth will it grow.