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A VALENTINE: 1852 by GEORGE K. DENNY

First Line: WOULD I MIGHT KISS THAT CRIMSON LIP
Last Line: AND BE THY VALENTINE.
Subject(s): HOLIDAYS; LOVE; VALENTINE'S DAY;

Would I might kiss that crimson lip,
With honied smiles o'erflowing;
Would I might watch the opening rose
Upon thy soft cheek glowing.
Thy glorious tresses to thy waist
In raven blackness sweep;
Two tiny feet, in velvet cased,
Beneath thy dresses peep.

I bow me to thy beauty's spell,
And wish those charms were mine.
I'd love thee always passing well,
And be thy Valentine.



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