To Electra

By Robert Herrick

1591-1674

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.

DayPoems Poem No. 250
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