To A Kiss

Humid seal of soft affections,
Tend'rest pledge of future bliss,

Dearest tie of young connections,
Love's first snow-drop, virgin kiss.

Speaking silence, dumb confession,
Passion's birth, and infants' play,

Dove-like fondness, chaste concession,
Glowing dawn of brighter day.

Sorrowing joy, adieu's last action,
Ling'ring lips, — no more to join!

What words can ever speak affection
Thrilling and sincere as thine!