The literature of kissing

by Charles C. Bombaugh

Which half invite the offered kiss;

These, these—and Love approves the plan—

I deem the dearest rights of man.

TO A PAINTED LADY IN THE OLDEN TIME.

Is’t for a grace, or is’t some dislike,

Where others give ye lippe you give the cheeke;

Some houlde it for a pride of your behaviour,

But I do rather count it as a favour.