Sappho

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Ode To Anactoria

That man, whoever he may be, Who sits awhile to gaze on thee, Hearing thy lovely laugh, thy speech, Throned with the gods he seems to me; For when a moment to mine eyes Thy form discloses, silently I stand consumed with fires that rise Like flames around a sacrifice. Sight have I none, bells out of tune Ring in mine ears, my tongue lies dumb; Paler than grass in later June, Yet daring all (To thee I come).