Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO RUBY LIPS, by H. A. RICHMOND


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TO RUBY LIPS, by                    
First Line: Two ruby lips are hers; a pair
Last Line: Too ruby lips.
Subject(s): Prostitution; Harlots; Whores; Brothels


TWO ruby lips are hers; a pair
Of eyes a cynic to ensnare,
A tinted cheek, a perfect nose,
A throat as white as winter's snows,
And o'er her brow bright golden hair.

But, though she's everything that's fair,
My captured fancy's focused where
A saucy smile suffuses those
Two ruby lips.

Why longer wait their sweets to share?
We're safe behind the portiere.
A moment, then, that no one knows --
Ah! now she's flown, couleur de rose,
With, one might hint (but who would dare?)
Too ruby lips.





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