Greek Fragment #17
Posted: February 24, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
So, Aphron has a social disease.
That’s curious. So far as I know,
he’s social with only one other:
that well-used whore on the corner.
Greek Fragment #16
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
A woman can marry me
for what’s in my accounts,
so long as she acquaints herself
with what’s in my tunic, as well.
Greek Fragment #15
Posted: February 20, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
The woman I love is pregnant
with that Aphron’s child.
It’s good news, in a way:
I’ve never seen a centaur before!
Greek Fragment #14
Posted: February 19, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
“Help, I’ve been hit”:
this is the thought of every man
at the moment of his birth.
Greek Fragment #13
Posted: February 15, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
My first suggestion
for those who would like
to practice augury?
Don’t get shit on.
Greek Fragment #12
Posted: February 5, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
Despite the fact
that she has fewer holes,
a woman isn’t necessarily
easier to play
than a pan flute.
Greek Fragment #11
Posted: February 4, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
I would gladly die in battle –
but only if I could live to reap
the benefits of my heroism.
Greek Fragment #10
Posted: February 4, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
I was taking a woman in the ass –
or thought I was, anyway,
till she started speaking out of it.
Greek Fragment #9
Posted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
Do I care more for tragedy or comedy?
I don’t know: ask me on my deathbed.
Greek Fragment #8
Posted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Greek Fragment Leave a comment »From a series of Greek fragments from the 7th century BCE.
Once I’m dead, I’m nothing.
Also, I was nothing before my birth.
We cling to life, but it’s merely an intermission.
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