This poem, unlike the others where we continue to truly question what the exact relationship is between Catullus and Lesbia, makes it clear that something romantic is going on. At first, it seems like Catullus is your basic creeper who's head over heels for a girl and wishes for them to be together forever. In this poem, the kisses give off the major clue that Lesbia has similar feelings for Catullus despite being married to that mule of a guy.
Something that immediately caught my attention and sparked interest was the last line about that "curious eyes" and "evil tongue." The first thing that jumps into my mind are the outside world and what most people hate even today: gossipers. This further helps to make the assumption that this love is a forbidden and secretive one.
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