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TO MY LOVE by JOHN GODFREY SAXE

First Line: KISS ME SOFTLY, AND SPEAK TO ME LOW
Last Line: KISS ME SOFTLY AND SPEAK TO ME LOW.
Subject(s): LOVE;
I.

KISS me softly and speak to me low;
Malice has ever a vigilant ear;
What if Malice were lurking near?
Kiss me, dear!
Kiss me softly and speak to me low.

II.

Kiss me softly and speak to me low,
Envy too has a watchful ear;
What if Envy should chance to hear?
Kiss me, dear!
Kiss me softly and speak to me low.

III.

Kiss me softly and speak to me low;
Trust me, darling, the time is near
When we may love with never a fear; Kiss me, dear!
Kiss me softly and speak to me low.



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