Tag Archives: Cupid

Innocent Victims Of Cupid: E Y Harburg

Posted on 17/04/2013 by layanglicana

O innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse: To let a fool kiss you is stupid, To let a kiss fool you is worse. E Y Harburg 1898-1981 Inscriptions on a lipstick (1965) The illustration is ‘Cupid’ by … Continue reading →

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Toxophilite Supreme

Posted on 21/02/2013 by layanglicana

The god of love can scarce be matched In skill in shooting with his arrow: My body is not even scratched, And yet he’s pierced me to the marrow! Amaru 7th – 8th century, Kashimiri The image is copyright: Christian … Continue reading →

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