In this poem, Catullus tells Lesbia about how she has hurt him. Catullus knows he should be done with her, because her actions were so horrible and unforgivable. Although he says that her infidelity has tortured his mind and led it to self destruction, Catullus also says "nec desistere amare," which means something along the lines of "I am not able to stop loving you." Catullus really wants to make up his mind, but Lesbia is still very desirable to him and he just can't let go. Catullus is obviously confused, which is an ever prevelent emotion and reaction to such a situation. As in previous poems he juxtaposes his feelings and balances them. Here, it seems as if he is trying very diligently to balance himself out, but it's impossible. His mind is cloudy and his heart is torn. Catullus is lost with and without Lesbia.
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