John Godfrey SaxeGive me kisses! Nay, 'tis true I am just as rich as you; And for every kiss I owe, I can pay you back, you know. Kiss me, then, Every moment, and again.
About This Quote
This quote is a play on the phrase “kiss me like that!” which means, “do something like that,” but is also used in the sense of, “give me kisses.” This is a delightful little poem of encouragement to the woman who says she wants to be kissed. She can pay him back by giving him kisses for every kiss he owes her. However, the more important message is that she should continue to give him kisses even if she does not have enough money left to pay him back. This is about being generous.
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