You have the eyes... - love epigram by Rufinus, from the Palatine Anthology

Godward-The Mirror-1899

You have the eyes of Hera, oh Melita, 

Athina's hands and Aphrodite's breasts, 

and Thetis's ankles.

Happy is he who's eyes upon you rest, 

and three times happy he who listens to you

a demigod is he who takes your kiss, 

immortal he who makes sweet love to you.

(translation: Yiota Karioti)

The sweet pink rose - love epigram from the Palatine Anthology, poet unknown

Godward-An Offering to Venus-1912

 

I wish i was the sweet pink rose,

along your path to grow,

so that you pluck me for thy breasts 

that are as white as snow

(translation: Yiota Karioti)