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I dare not ask a kiss; I dare not beg a smile; Lest having that, or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire, shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.

Very nice Jazzy I looked it up. Thanks

Robert Herrick?

since feeling is first
who pays any attention
to the syntax of things
will never wholly kiss you...

my blood approves
and kisses are a better fate
than wisdom

ee cumings

A Book of Verses underneath the Bough,
A Jug of Wine, A Loaf of Bread—and Thou
Beside me singing in the Wilderness—
Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!


from Rubaiyat
BY OMAR KHAYAAM


My favourite little volume to peruse on a dull and cheerless day. ♥

Mine too. My first boyfriend gave me a beautifully illustrated copy - more than sixty years ago - still treasured. Mags.