Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO ELECTRA (1), by ROBERT HERRICK


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First Line: I dare not ask a kiss
Last Line: That lately kissed thee.
Subject(s): Kisses


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.





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