Tatwine Riddle 13: De acu pictili
ALEXANDRAREIDER
Date: Wed 05 Jan 2022Original text:
Reginae cupiunt animis me cernere necnon
Reges mulcet adesse mei quoque corporis usus,
Nam multos vario possum captare decore.
Quippe, meam gracilis faciem iugulaverat hospes,
Nobilior tamen adcrescit decor inde genarum.
Translation:
Queens desire to see me in their hearts and also
It pleases kings to be present at the use of my body as well,
For I am able to attract many with my varied beauty.
Indeed, a slender guest cuts my face,
Yet the charm of my cheeks grows more noble.
On the embroidery needle
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