A Selection from the Lyrical Poems of Robert Herrick






107. TO ELECTRA

     I dare not ask a kiss,
     I dare not beg a smile;
     Lest having that, or this,
     I might grow proud the while.

     No, no, the utmost share
     Of my desire shall be,
     Only to kiss that air
     That lately kissed thee,

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