ANCIENT EGYPTIANS, MODERN POETS
Roopali Sircar Gaur Her Infinite Variety** She was tired. Her heart longed for a soothing hand on her burning forehead and a mother’s voice to gently rock her to sleep. She was Cleopatra Beautiful and full of valour. Philosopher and polyglot Mathematician and astronomer Queen of Egypt.
Men loved her too. They loved her “infinite variety” It is true she gave herself to Caesar and to Mark Antony. To kings, noblemen and to her many gods she surrendered herself.
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They say she was cunning and wily Irresistible and sensual. They say she loved men.
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