It's been weeks now, maybe even months, and Catullus is still on my mind.
I can't pinpoint exactly what these feelings are. Are they of true love or mere lust? Either way, our connection is forbidden. Despite how much Catullus wants to reveal our relationship, we both know it must be kept a secret, for I have a husband! I am a married woman!
Catullus 5
"Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus,
rumoresque senum severiorum
omnes unius aestimemus assis!"
"Let us, my Lesbia, live and love,
and let us value all of the rumors of the old rather serious men
and let us value one penny".
I cannot carry on with this childish relationship. Ah, but at the same time, I feel so passionately for Catullus, at least I think I do. I really just don't know what these emotions are! At some points in a day I'm so grateful for our relationship and feel passionately for him, yet at other points, I am overwhelmed with guilt.
Catullus 5
"Da mi basia mille, deinde centum, dein mille altera,
dein secunda centum, deinde usque altera mille, deinde centum"
"Give me a thousand kisses, then a hundred, then another thousand, then a second hundred, then continuously another thousand, then another hundred".
Either way, these poems that Catullus has written just show how much he cares for me.
I just hope he doesn't get too attached...
Bye for now.
-Lesbia
Catullus 5
"Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus,
rumoresque senum severiorum
omnes unius aestimemus assis!"
"Let us, my Lesbia, live and love,
and let us value all of the rumors of the old rather serious men
and let us value one penny".
I cannot carry on with this childish relationship. Ah, but at the same time, I feel so passionately for Catullus, at least I think I do. I really just don't know what these emotions are! At some points in a day I'm so grateful for our relationship and feel passionately for him, yet at other points, I am overwhelmed with guilt.
Catullus 5
"Da mi basia mille, deinde centum, dein mille altera,
dein secunda centum, deinde usque altera mille, deinde centum"
"Give me a thousand kisses, then a hundred, then another thousand, then a second hundred, then continuously another thousand, then another hundred".
Either way, these poems that Catullus has written just show how much he cares for me.
I just hope he doesn't get too attached...
Bye for now.
-Lesbia
Dear Lesbia,
ReplyDeleteLike you said, it is clear how much I love you! Even saying "Da mi basia mille" does not suffice to prove my love for you. I know deep down you feel the same way about me, so please just admit it! We could live such a lavish lifestyle together, live in a beautiful palace, eat delicious food, taste great quality wine. I know that's what you want, you just won't express it. I'll wait for you, Lesbia.
Xoxo,
Catullus
Catullus, life isn't all about those superficialities, great wine, and tasteful food, beautiful palaces. Like I said, I will ponder my feelings for you, but as for now, just give me some time.
Delete-Lesbia
Sweet Lesbia,
DeleteI am perfectly aware life doesn't revolve purely around those "superficialities", but I can't help myself! I am madly in love with you! So please do take whatever time you need, just know that you always have a place in my heart.
Xoxo,
Catullus