Ode to Nan Min - VI By now, the Philadelphienne has scored And reached a climax marked by double-X. Thus is the poet’s prowess underscored Prolifically advancing on your sex. But she has not too easily induced My outpouring of unchecked quantity. Five odes have by her fair hand been produced Under the heading of her Roman V. With such incentive I could not resist From showering her with copious, head-borne gift. My pen must exercise and not desist, For by her ministry my spirits lift. But different motivation comes from thee, Inspiring all a mortal’s working could. Not laboring for my love, you passively Exemplify the love of womanhood, Which I to win, with diligence apply To thee who art my artist’s conduit. Fear not the Philadelphienne’s reply: She’s amply proved that she can handle it.