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A Letter to Caecilius_

POETAE tenero, meo sodali,
uelim Caecilio, papyre, dicas
Veronam ueniat, Noui relinquens
Comi moenia Lariumque litus.

Word:

Etrusci

Question:

Qua de causa poeta Caecilium Veronam venire rogat, urbis suae moenia atque Larii litus relicto?

Answer (optional):

The poet is asking Caecilius to come to Verona, leaving behind the walls of his hometown and the shore of Larius, so that they can discuss some thoughts he has about their respective loves. The poet wants Caecilius to hear his thoughts and offer his own perspective, even if it means going against the wishes of a beautiful woman who might try to stop him. The poet believes that his friend Caecilius is in love and hopes to talk to him about it. He also mentions a woman named Dindymene who has caused him and other men to feel strong emotions of love. The poet apologizes to Sappho, who is more learned than him, for starting a poem about Caecilius' mother but not finishing it.