ooh boys and girls. remember this one? ovid for children.


The daughter of Peneis, Daphne so fair
Was the first love of Phoebus Apollo
Blind chance did not cause this, it was Venus’ heir
Savagely spiteful to follow
The arrogant words Phoebus had spoken to Cupid
When haughty from slaying the snake.
He disdained his taut bow and then called him stupid
“Such a bow little boys shouldn’t take.
“Can’t you see it is I whose strong arm and dead aim
Make me fit for such glories?” he said.
“Wild beast, human foe have all fell to my fame
And the snake, which was long, lies dead.”