Short Claudius Poems

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in Terni
Saint Valentine
bishop'd by pop Feliciano
wed'd couple's of cardinal directions
oppose'd rules in th' reign of Claudius Gothicus
preserving Love by all means Lovers
to marry an keep d're faith
forever like his
executed
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Who shall kiss Claudius
And sit right of him

I kiss him, not, 
With a kiss, but
The edge of a dagger

Do not let the right hand
Know thy left hand

Seek joy in it
Seek bliss in it

What make of this
Cold dark kiss that
Cuts the flesh

I shall not betray you

These voices have eyes
To reason, confess

What lies and shame
Speak to this face of death

The sweet kiss is
Much sharper than
The dagger’s edge...

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