Minguillo’s Kiss

SINCE for kissing thee, Minguillo,

Mother’s ever scolding me,

Give me swiftly back, thou dear one,

Give the kiss I gave to thee.

Give me back the kiss—that one, now;

Let my mother scold no more;

Let us tell her all is o’er:

What was done is all undone now.

Yes, it will be wise, Minguillo,

My fond kiss to give to me;

Give me swiftly back, thou dear one,

Give the kiss I gave to thee.

Give me back the kiss, for mother

Is impatient—prithee, do!

For that one thou shalt have two:

Give me that, and take another.

Yes, then will they be contented,

Then can’t they complain of me;

Give me swiftly back, thou dear one,

Give the kiss I gave to thee.