An Antiseptic Lover to His Love
Tooth decay is a highly contagious disease. “ This is not going to stop kissing,” said the researcher. — News item
Drink to me only with thine eyes —
With thine eyes I have no quarrel.
But, my love, some doubts arise
Re your lips of coral.
With thine eyes I have no quarrel.
But, my love, some doubts arise
Re your lips of coral.
Take, O take those lips away;
More than love upon them tarries.
Thus the kisses of today
Are tomorrow’s caries.
More than love upon them tarries.
Thus the kisses of today
Are tomorrow’s caries.
Gather rosebuds while ye may,
But be sure the buds are sterile;
Baffling, this, for ardent maid.
Or for man who’s virile.
But be sure the buds are sterile;
Baffling, this, for ardent maid.
Or for man who’s virile.
Teeth I love, but kisses more;
To desist is past enduring.
After meals we’ll brush, before,
And, if need be, during,
To desist is past enduring.
After meals we’ll brush, before,
And, if need be, during,
Seeking each a wholesome mouth.
And to make assurance sure I’d
Lace all beakers of the South
Generously with fluoride.
And to make assurance sure I’d
Lace all beakers of the South
Generously with fluoride.
Come with me and be my love,
Sharing prophylactic ventures;
And we’ll all the pleasures prove,
Neither one with dentures.
Sharing prophylactic ventures;
And we’ll all the pleasures prove,
Neither one with dentures.