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Surely somehow, in some measure,

There will be joy and fulfilment—

Cease from this throb of desire—

Even for Sappho!

Surely some fortunate hour 5

Phaon will come, and his beauty

Be spent like water to plenish

Need of that beauty!

Where is the breath of Poseidon,

Cool from the sea-floor with evening? 10

Why are Selene's white horses

So long arriving?