60. Hadst Thou As Many Of Apples As Offers

60

To Priapus

Si quot habes versus, tot haberes poma, Priape,

esses antiquo ditior Alcinoo.

Hadst thou as many of apples as offers of verses (Priapus!),

Richer than Alcinous ancient of days were thy lot.

If as many verses so many apples thou hast dedicated to

thee, O Priapus, thou wilt be richer than of yore Alcinous.

[1. Steals anything without my being aware of it.

2. Sodomised.]