After Horace.(Poem)

From: Poetry | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: Kizer, Carolyn | Copyright information 
 
AFTER HORACE 
 
   Ode 11, Book 12 
 
   Spare me the Roman wars, and those 
   Who battled on in myth, when prose 
   Extends to suit these topics better 
   Than odes in their mellifluous meter. 
 
   Maecenas, think on this awhile: 
   Strong themes are suited to your style 
   Like dragging tyrants by their necks. 
   While my sweet Muse would sing of sex, 
 
   Of my fair lady, Licymnia 
   Who fondly hopes her heart will be a 
   Faithful devotee of mine 
   With eyes as shimmerin...

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