To Lesbia

Give me kisses! — do not stay,
Counting in that careful way;
All the coins your lips can print
Never will exhaust the mint;
Kiss me, then,
Every moment — and again!

Give me kisses! — do not stop,
Measuring nectar by the drop;
Though to millions they amount,
They will never drain the fount;
Kiss me, then,
Every moment — and again!

Give me kisses! — all is waste
Save the luxury we taste;
And for kissing — kisses live
Only when we take or give;
Kiss me, then,
Every moment — and again!

Give me kisses! — though their worth
Far exceeds the gems of earth,
Never pearls so rich and pure
Cost so little, I am sure;
Kiss me, then,
Every moment — and again!

Give me kisses! — Nay, 'tis true
I am just as rich as you;
And for every kiss I owe,
I can pay you back, you know;
Kiss me, then,
Every moment — and again!