He unto whom thou art so partial,
Oh, reader! is the well-known Martial,
The Epigrammatist: while living,
Give him the fame thou wouldst be giving;
So shall he hear, and feel, and know it --
Post-obits rarely reach a poet.
Such a great poem by Marcus Valerius Martialis............
A great truth and eternal too. Displayed boldly and deserves classic poem of the day.
So true " Post-obits rarely reach a poet" Beautiful. Kingsley Egbukole
Muse! ! To reach out to a poet. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This appeal contrasts to the idea that only dead poets are famous or get the respect they deserve. -GK
Couldn't agree more though death reaps The reward of the death of a poet. James McLain 🎸