HOW DO I LOVE THEE

by **juville_force** Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:05 pm

HOW DO I LOVE THEE by elizabeth barret browning

How do i loue thee? let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and heigth
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 candlelight
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right
I loue 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,
Smile, tears, of all my life- and if God's choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

This poem is my favorite poem since i was in high school tell now. And i want to share it to all of you, hope you love it too. Thanks....