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I dare not ask a kiss I dare not beg a smile Lest having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.

Robert Herrick

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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
Poet
Writer
London
England
Shall
Kissing
Grows
Dare
Asks
Thee
Desire
Smile
Lately
Might
Air
Utmost
Proud
Lest
Grow
Kissed
Share
Kiss

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