IN Celia's face a question did arise, <br />Which were more beautiful, her lips or eyes ? <br />“ We,” said the eyes, “send forth those pointed darts <br />Which pierce the hardest adamantine hearts.” <br />“ From us,” repli'd the lips, “proceed those blisses <br />Which lovers reap by kind words and sweet kisses.” <br />Then wept the eyes, and from their springs did pour <br />Of liquid oriental pearl a shower ; <br />Whereat the lips, moved with delight and pleasure, <br />Through a sweet smile unlock'd their pearly treasure <br />And bad Love judge, whether did add more grace <br />Weeping or smiling pearls to Celia's face.<br /><br />Thomas Carew<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lips-and-eyes/
