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!