Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LYRICAL INTERLUDE: 14, by HEINRICH HEINE


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LYRICAL INTERLUDE: 14, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Swear not at all, but only kiss!
Last Line: And even longer, thou'lt love me.
Subject(s): Kisses; Love


SWEAR not at all, but only kiss!
All woman's oaths I hold amiss;
Thy word is sweet, but sweeter far
The kisses that my guerdon are.
These keep I, while thy words but seem
A passing cloud, or fragrant dream.
* * * * *

Now then, my loved one, swear away!
I'll credit all that thou dost say;
And when I sink upon thy breast,
I'll think that I am truly blest;
I'll think that, love, eternally
And even longer, thou'lt love me.





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