Poems (Odom)/Just So!
JUST SO!
You may talk of the wise, prudent lady Who never was known to be kissed:But give me the dear little maiden Whose lips I can never resist.
'T is I 'd not care for a woman, Who frowned at the touch of her hand;But the pressure of soft rosy fingers I swear I could never withstand.
I heard of some lovers who never Their haughty Dulcineas embraced—That is all well enough—they are suited— But 'tis.not at all to my taste.
Engaged to a girl and not kiss her, Is something I don't understand;Why, I never can sit by my darling Without slyly, squeezing her hand.
Just think of it, boys, for a moment— The rapture, the exquisite bliss,Of two rosy lips lifted up to your own, And you bending down for a kiss.
A kiss is so very entrancing, It bears such a marvelous charm;Don't tell me any thing so delightful Could possibly be any harm.