Post-Obits And The Poets Poem by Marcus Valerius Martialis

Post-Obits And The Poets

Rating: 4.8


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.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Glen Kappy 19 October 2018

This appeal contrasts to the idea that only dead poets are famous or get the respect they deserve. -GK

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James Mclain 19 October 2019

Couldn't agree more though death reaps The reward of the death of a poet. James McLain 🎸

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Adrian Flett 19 October 2018

Such a true voice from the past

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Bernard F. Asuncion 19 October 2018

Such a great poem by Marcus Valerius Martialis............

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Ratnakar Mandlik 19 October 2019

A great truth and eternal too. Displayed boldly and deserves classic poem of the day.

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James Mclain 19 October 2019

Have to admit that his grammar Is impeccable.

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Kingsley Egbukole 19 October 2019

So true " Post-obits rarely reach a poet" Beautiful. Kingsley Egbukole

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Edward Kofi Louis 19 October 2019

Muse! ! To reach out to a poet. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh 19 October 2018

So elegant and meaningful!

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