Georgic

1    I|      the world. By night ’tis best~To reap light stubble, and
2   II|      truncheons olives answer best,~As vines from layers, and
3   II|     soil~Is crumbling are the best: winds look to that,~And
4   II| Whether on hill or plain ’tis best to plant~Your vineyard first
5   II|     its frozen root to earth.~Best sow your vineyards when
6  III|     race supplied.~Ah! life’s best hours are ever first to