Author Martial Englished. When brave chast Arria to her Paetus gave The Sword from her own breast did bleeding wave, If there be faith, this wound smarts not said she, But what you'l make, ah that will murder me. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments