Then press my lips, where plays a flame of bliss,--
A pure and holy love-light,--and forsake
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Then press my lips, where plays a flame of bliss,--
A pure and holy love-light,--and forsake
The angel for the woman in a kiss,
At once I wis,
My soul will wake!

Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part.

Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part.

By starlight, I'll kiss you, and promise to be your one and only. I'll make you feel happy and leave read more

By starlight, I'll kiss you, and promise to be your one and only. I'll make you feel happy and leave you to be lost in mine.

The sound of a kiss is much softer than that of a cannon - but it's echo lasts a great read more

The sound of a kiss is much softer than that of a cannon - but it's echo lasts a great deal longer.

And Steal immortal blessings from her lips; who,even in pure and vestal modesty, still blush, as thinking their own kisses read more

And Steal immortal blessings from her lips; who,even in pure and vestal modesty, still blush, as thinking their own kisses sin.

First time he kiss'd me, he but only kiss'd
The fingers of this hand wherewith I write;
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First time he kiss'd me, he but only kiss'd
The fingers of this hand wherewith I write;
And ever since it grew more clean and white.

You may conquer with a sword but you are conquered by a kiss.

You may conquer with a sword but you are conquered by a kiss.

People who throw kisses are mighty, hopelessly lazy.

People who throw kisses are mighty, hopelessly lazy.

Something made of nothing, tasting very sweet,
A most delicious compound, with ingredients complete;
But if as read more

Something made of nothing, tasting very sweet,
A most delicious compound, with ingredients complete;
But if as on occasion the heart and mind are sour,
It has no great significance, it loses half its power.