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Henry A. Beers
1847-1926

 
"Sixpence For a Kiss"

 

Stranger maiden, when you waken,
If you miss
So much sweet as may be taken

In a kiss,

What's a mouthful musk or civet?
Sure you would not grudge to give it.

(In your dream

You did seem

Smiling yes though blushing nay.)
Yet I would not choose to thieve it,

Like the bee

Who sippeth free; Therefore, sweetheart, here is pay.

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