To an old greek woman if she tried to seduce me

Leave me alone, your toothless mouth and your touch disgust me.
The artificial paint, which covers miles of wrinkles is like a chalk,
Its falling on your chest.
Oh, please, remember death, and then forget your passions.
Your animal-like voice is an insult for ears.
Old woman, I beg you, cover your head your shoulders and your neck-
They won't attract me.
Take off your shoes, and put your hands inside them.
Then hide your feet.
You've lived too long, its time for ash and urn to meet.

Козьма Прутков.
Древней греческой старухе
если б она домогалась моей любви


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