Goddess-nurse of the young, give ear to my prayer, and grant that this…

Homer
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Goddess-nurse of the young, give ear to my prayer, and grant that this woman may reject the love-embraces of youth and dote on grey-haired old men whose powers are dulled, but whose hearts still desire. ✨ Homer (2013). The Homer Anthology, p.1704, eBookIt.com
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