~~HOW DO I LOVE THEE~~
How Do I Love Thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth
and breadth and height
My soul can reach,
when feeling out of sight.
For the ends of Being
and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the
level of everyday's
Most quiet need,
by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely,
as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely
as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with
the passion put to use
In my old griefs,
and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with
a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,??
I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!
??and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee
better after death.
~Elizabeth Barrett Browning~
on all of my webpages. If I've missed anyone, my sincerest
apologies to you and if you would be so kind as to
e-mail me, I would promtly see that you receive the credit due
or remove the item, whichever you'd prefer. Of course,
I'm hoping you will graciously allow me to use them .
Thank you and God Bless
