Who thinks that he possesses
His mistress with his kisses
Knows neither love nor her.
Nor beauty is not his
Who seeks it in a kiss:
If you would seek for this
O seek it otherwhere!
Love is a flame, a spirit
Beyond all earthly merit
And all we dream of here;
Strive as you may but still
Love is intangible,
No servant to your will
But sovereign otherwhere.
Song: Who Thinks That He Possesses
Edward Shanks
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Poem topics: I love you, beauty, dream, kiss, spirit, flame, I miss you, love, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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