How do i love thee?
Let me count the ways..
i love thee to the depth the 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 every day's
most quiet need, by sun and candlelight..
i love thee freely, as men strive for Right.
i love thee truly, as they turn from Praise.
i love thee with the passion put to use.
in my old griefs, and with childhood's faith,
I love thee with a love i seem 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.