Amores (16 BCE)
by Ovid, translated from Latin by Wikisource
Epigramma Ipsius
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We who were once five little books, by Ovid
     We are three: the author preferred the work thus.
Though now there might be no pleasure for you to read us,
     At least the punishment will be lighter with two removed.