Volume Ii Part 51 (1/2)

Theodore Watts-Dunton [1836-1914]

TO MY LOVE

Kiss me softly and speak to me low; Malice has ever a vigilant ear; What if Malice were lurking near?

Kiss me, dear!

Kiss me softly and speak to me low.

Kiss me softly and speak to me low; Envy, too, has a watchful ear; What if Envy should chance to hear?

Kiss me, dear!

Kiss me softly and speak to me low,

Kiss me softly and speak to me low; Trust me, darling, the time is near When lovers may love with never a fear; Kiss me, dear!

Kiss me softly and speak to me low.

John G.o.dfrey Saxe [1816-1887]

TO LESBIA

Give me kisses! Do not stay, Counting in that careful way.

All the coins your lips can print Never will exhaust the mint.

Kiss me, then, Every moment--and again!

Give me kisses! Do not stop, Measuring nectar by the drop.

Though to millions they amount, They will never drain the fount.

Kiss me, then, Every moment--and again!

Give me kisses! All is waste Save the luxury we taste; And for kissing,--kisses live Only when we take or give.

Kiss me, then, Every moment--and again!

Give me kisses! Though their worth Far exceeds the gems of earth, Never pearls so rich and pure Cost so little, I am sure.

Kiss me, then, Every moment--and again!

Give me kisses! Nay, 'tis true I am just as rich as you; And for every kiss I owe, I can pay you back, you know, Kiss me, then, Every moment--and again!

John G.o.dfrey Saxe [1816-1887]

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