What is the thing we call a kiss?

2. I shall resolve ye what it is:

It is a creature born and bred

Between the lips, all cherry red;

By love and warm desires fed;

Chor. And makes more soft the bridal bed.

It is an active flame that flies

First to the babies of the eyes,

And charms them there with lullabies;

Chor. And stills the bride too when she cries: