88, A friend – I say

SAPPHO

(Lobel-Page 88 – Σαπφώ – English translation)



Fragment 88.1


]

] before [

] towards [

] slacken [

] you wish. Nor [

] having given little [

] to bring [

] any [

] yet pleasanter to see [

] you've known it yourself.

] evade but sorrow [

]. [Some slender

] one might say [

]. For I both [

] so long as it would within me [

] to be cared for.

] a friend – I say – strong, I was [

]

] tedious [

] piercing to you all [

] [seat

] yet know this: [

] and anything you [

] I will love [

] anything [

] for as much [

] arrows

]



Fragment 88.2


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