So after taking a break from Catullus and having some time to gather my thoughts, I asked him how many kisses it would take to satisfy his needs. He then replied with absolutely outlandish juxtapositions in his Catullus 7, like the silphium producing Cyrene plant, and the number of Libyan sand!
"Quam magnus numerus Libyssae harenae
"Quam magnus numerus Libyssae harenae
lasarpiciferis iacet Cyrenis"
Basically, Catullus is obsessed with me! I've never had any man confess his love to me in this way,
as he mentions the amount of stars that see the secret loves affairs of men when the night is silent.
"Aut quam sidera multa cum tacet nox,
as he mentions the amount of stars that see the secret loves affairs of men when the night is silent.
"Aut quam sidera multa cum tacet nox,
furtivos hominum vident amores."
Quite honestly, I'm taken back by his romanticism, and just a little bit shocked.
Catullus is no longer the rational man I originally bonded with, and he has now transformed into an illogical maniac!
At this point, I just pray this creep leaves me alone...
-Lesbia
Lesbia, I was only trying to comfort you when I said "Quam magnus numerus Libyssae harenae lasarpiciferis iacet Cyrenis". My intentions were not to scare you, in fact, they were you flatter you. If I offended you in any way at all, please know that I am sorry. My love for you is so extensive and I wish you felt the same.
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Catullus, I appreciate your kindess, but I think we need to end things once and for all. Please do not contact me again.
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Lesbia, love rules my mind and therefore I cannot promise that I will be able to stay away from you. I know it will take a very long time for these feelings to dissipate, so I hope not to cause you any further trouble.
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