The Burnt Child

Ye lovers' songs and lovers' tears
Why do you vex me so,
Whose foot the mark of burning bears
Again through fire to go?

Love leaves no respite; all is pain
By Aphroditë sent;
Desire comes and stabs again
Nor ever is content.
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Poseidippus
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