anacreontic

/əˌnækriˈɑn(t)ɪk/

adjective

(of a poem) written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his celebrations of love and wine.

I find anacreontic poetry to be darkly beautiful

noun

A poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, especially one celebrating love and wine.

I began by reading aloud an anacreontic