Give me kisses! Do not stay, <br />Counting in that careful way. <br />All the coins your lips can print <br />Never will exhaust the mint. <br />Kiss me, then, <br />Every moment - and again! <br /> <br />Give me kisses! Do not stop, <br />Measuring nectar by the drop. <br />Though to millions they amount, <br />They will never drain the fount. <br />Kiss me, then, <br />Every moment - and again! <br /> <br />Give me kisses! All is waste <br />Save the luxury we taste; <br />And for kissing, - kisses live <br />Only when we take or give. <br />Kiss me, then, <br />Every moment - and again! <br /> <br />Give me kisses! Though their worth <br />Far exceeds the gems of earth, <br />Never pearls so rich and pure <br />Cost so little, I am sure. <br />Kiss me, then, <br />Every moment - and again! <br /> <br />Give me kisses! Nay, 'tis true <br />I am just as rich as you; <br />And for every kiss I owe, <br />I can pay you back, you know, <br />Kiss me, then, <br />Every moment - and again!<br /><br />John Godfrey Saxe<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-lesbia-2/
