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Constantine P. Cavafy
C.P. Cavafy: Collected Poems. (Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation)
by Constantine P. Cavafy
Of The Shop
He wrapped them carefully, neatly
in costly green silk.
Roses of ruby, lilies of pearl,
violets of amethyst. As he himself judged,
as he wanted them, they look beautiful to him; not as he saw
or studied them in nature. He will leave them in the safe,
a sample of his daring and skillful craft.
When a buyer enters the shop
he takes from the cases other wares and sells -- superb jewels --
bracelets, chains, necklaces, and rings.
Book:
C.P. Cavafy: Collected Poems. (Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation)
by Constantine P. Cavafy
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Constantine P. Cavafy
1863 - 1933
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Greek
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1863 - 1933
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Greek
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