Greco-Roman Circle

Convenience
(Greek Anthology 402)

Ceimeriou nifetoio peri qrigkoisi takentoV

Snow crushed the roof on Lizzie's hut.
The thrifty council refused to disturb the ruin.
They carved her dates on a broken roof tile.
Why dig the woman up just to bury her?

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