How do I love thee? N&G
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 an 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.
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