To One False in Love
by: Sappho (c. 610-570 B.C.)
translated by Arthur S. Way
Fragments 21, 22, 23 and 24 combined.
O false as fair
I am forgotten, then, by thee!
Or haply on another shine
The eyes that once looked into mine
Pretence of love — all faithlessly
Out! nought I care
For such as can true love betray!
Love on, forsworn, your little day:
Ye are nought to me.