Author J. A. Pott I SMEAR my lips with salve, my chin with plaster, And yet, Philaenis, there is naught amiss;I only use them to avoid disaster: What do I apprehend, you say?—A kiss. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments