That I Might Die Kissing
The Kiss
By Ben Johnson
Oh that a joy so soon should waste!
Or so sweet a bliss
As a kiss
Might not forever last!
So sugared, so melting, so soft, so delicious,
The dew that lies on roses,
When the morn herself discloses,
Is not so precious.
Oh, rather than I would is smother,
Were I to taste such another,
It should be my wishing
That I might die kissing.
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