DUET <br /> <br /> <br />Gentleman. <br />The kiss that's on thy lip impress'd, <br />Was cold as parting kiss should be; <br />And he who clasp'd thee to his breast, <br />Again can never feel for thee: <br />The chain he gave-a true love token, <br />Thou see'st in every link is broken. <br /> <br /> <br />Both. <br />Then since 'tis so, 'tis best to part, <br />I here renounce the oaths I swore; <br />Forget the past, amend thy heart, <br />And let us meet no more. <br /> <br /> <br />Lady. <br />I go-yet e'er I go from thee, <br />Give back what thou hast ta'en from me; <br />A heart that knew no care nor guile, <br />A mother's love-a father's smile; <br />The thoughts that dar'd aspire to heaven, <br />Give these, and thou shalt be forgiven. <br /> <br /> <br />Both. <br />Take back the ring-take back the chain, <br />Thy gifts-thy love-I here resign; <br />Take back thy heart, since pledg'd in vain, <br />But oh! restore what once was mine.<br /><br />Lady Caroline Lamb<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-kiss-that-s-on-thy-lip-impressed/
