Ancient lovers believed a kiss would literally unite their souls, because the spirit was said to be carried in one's read more

Ancient lovers believed a kiss would literally unite their souls, because the spirit was said to be carried in one's breath.

But is there nothing else,
That we may do but only walk? Methinks
Brothers and sisters lawfully read more

But is there nothing else,
That we may do but only walk? Methinks
Brothers and sisters lawfully may kiss.

Few men know how to kiss well. Fortunately, I've always had time to teach them.

Few men know how to kiss well. Fortunately, I've always had time to teach them.

The sound of a kiss is much softer than that of a cannon - but it's echo lasts a great read more

The sound of a kiss is much softer than that of a cannon - but it's echo lasts a great deal longer.

First time he kiss'd me, he but only kiss'd
The fingers of this hand wherewith I write;
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First time he kiss'd me, he but only kiss'd
The fingers of this hand wherewith I write;
And ever since it grew more clean and white.

Blush, happy maiden, when you feel
The lips which press love's glowing seal;
But as the slow read more

Blush, happy maiden, when you feel
The lips which press love's glowing seal;
But as the slow years darklier roll,
Grown wiser, the experienced soul
Will own as dearer far than they
The lips which kiss the tears away.

Kisses kept are wasted;
Love is to be tasted.
There are some you love, I know;
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Kisses kept are wasted;
Love is to be tasted.
There are some you love, I know;
Be not loath to tell them so.
Lips go dry and eyes grow wet
Waiting to be warmly met,
Keep them not in waiting yet;
Kisses kept are wasted.

A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point.

A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point.

Kisses honeyed by oblivion.

Kisses honeyed by oblivion.