Cupid sneezing in his flight - Catullus

Cupid sneezing in his flight, 
Once was heard upon the right. 

Boding woe to lovers true;

But now upon the left he flew, 

And with sporting sneeze divine, 

Gave to joy the sacred sign. 

Acme bent her lovely face, 

Flush'd with rapture's rosy grace. 

And those eyes that swam in bliss, 

Prest with many a breathing kiss, 

Breathing, murmuring, soft, and low,

Thus miglit life for ever flow!

"Love of my life, and life of love! 

Cupid rules our fates above.

Ever let us vow to join 

In homage at his happy shrine." 

Cupid heard the lovers true. 

Again upon the left he flew, 

And with sportive sneeze divine, 

Renew'd of joy the sacred sign!

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Gaius Valerius Catullus (c. 84 BC – c. 54 BC) Italy (ancient Rome)
Translator not stated

Source: Curiosities of literature, Vol 1, by Isaac D'Israeli, Baudry's European Library, 1835  

 

from: Acme and Septimus