T. R. Smith, comp. Poetica Erotica: Rare and Curious Amatory Verse. 1921–22.
Charming Celia Lies upon Her Bridal Bed
Anonymous(Catch in Wit and Mirth, 1682) SEE how Charming Celia lies upon her Bridal bed; | |
There’s no such beauty at Court, | |
She’s fit for the sport; | |
And she looks so lovely white and red, | |
After the first and second time. | 5 |
The Bridegroom ’gin’s to slack his pace, | |
But the cry’s come, come, come to me; | |
And lay thy Cheek close to my face. | |
Tinkle, tinkle, ting, goes the Bell to the Bed, whilst common time they keep: | |
With a parting kiss | 10 |
They end their bliss, | |
And so retire to sleep. | |