Don’t worry so much about whatever it is
The Cantabrians in Iberia might be planning
“To Quinctius Hirpinus,” Horace, tr. D. Ferry
He goes on to say plenty more, Horace, in his
poem, but the main point he’s making is to remind
Quinctius, and me, to try and let go of what
you’re unable to change. Good advice two thousand years ago;
good advice now …
Poem, in its entirety, is available in the printed version of the current issue.
Bio:
Ralph Culver divides his time between Vermont and western New York. His work has appeared in many print and online journals, and his most recent collection is A Passable Man (2021). A new book of poems, This to This, is forthcoming in 2025.