Cutting through waves blown dark by a chill windAeneas held his ships firmly on courseFor a midsea crossing. But he kept his eyesUpon the city far astern, now brightWith poor Elissa's pyre. What caused that blazeRemained unknown to watchers out at sea,But what they knew of a great love profanedIn anguish, and a desperate woman's nerve,Led every Trojan heart into foreboding.
(It's better to create than destroy what's unnecessary)
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Aeneid - pg. 125
Labels: Publius Vergilius Maro
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