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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE ANGEL IN THE HOUSE: BOOK 2. CANTO 8. PRELUDE: THE KISS, by COVENTRY KERSEY DIGHTON PATMORE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I saw you take his kiss! 'tis true
Last Line: He thought I thought he thought I slept.'
Variant Title(s): Sly Thoughts
Subject(s): Kisses; Love; Love - Beginnings
First Line: I saw you take his kiss! 'tis true
Last Line: He thought I thought he thought I slept.'
Variant Title(s): Sly Thoughts
Subject(s): Kisses; Love; Love - Beginnings
'I SAW you take his kiss!' 'Tis true.'
'O, modesty!' 'Twas strictly kept:
'He thought me asleep; at least, I knew
He thought I thought he thought I slept.'
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