Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LIP-SERVICE, by JOHN GODFREY SAXE


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LIP-SERVICE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Julia once and once again
Last Line: Perfect adoration!
Subject(s): Language; Love; Words; Vocabulary


I.

JULIA once and once again,
In coquettish fashion,
Heedless of her lover's pain,
Mocked his burning passion;
"Words of worship lightly fall
From a courtier, surely;
Mere lip-service, -- that is all!"
Said the maid, demurely.

II.

Then his kisses fell like dew
(Just where Love would choose 'em)
On her mouth; and through and through
Thrilled her glowing bosom;
Till she felt -- nor uttered she
Whisper of negation --
"Mere lip-service" still may be
Perfect adoration!





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