Homer ("Smyrns of Chios")

Grief tears his heart, and drives him to and fro,
In all the raging impotence of woe.

Grief tears his heart, and drives him to and fro,
In all the raging impotence of woe.

True friendship's laws are by this rule express'd,
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.

True friendship's laws are by this rule express'd,
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.

He ceased: but left so charming on their ear
His voice, that listening still they seemed to hear.

He ceased: but left so charming on their ear
His voice, that listening still they seemed to hear.

And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.

And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.

I hate
To tell again a tale once fully told.

I hate
To tell again a tale once fully told.