T. R. Smith, comp. Poetica Erotica: Rare and Curious Amatory Verse. 1921–22.
AdulteryAd Absurdum
By Richard Le Gallienne (18661947)I SAW a little burnished fly | |
Within my Mistress’ bodice lie, | |
Sipping lovely stolen sweets | |
From her ample rosy teats. | |
‘Small adulterer,’ said I, | 5 |
‘Dost thou know where thou dost lie? | |
‘’Tis my lady’s bosom fine, | |
‘And thou dost sip what is not thine.’ | |