Thursday, February 10, 2011

Valentine for Steve

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 candlelight.

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.

Author: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1770-1850)


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18 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Oh...Beautiful! I hope you have a great Valentine's Day!

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  2. Bren Graham ThebeauFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Now that's an original! Fun piece :-)

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  3. WrightStuffFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Aw that's lovely. Now I must be off to make mine for my beloved!

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  4. TheresaFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    She is so pretty, what a lovely Valentine! I need to finish my Valentines projects~ Have a wonderful
    weekend. ~Theresa

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  5. ChristineFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    omg, how romantic that poem is, not to mention the picture...beautiful eyes.

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  6. Victoria PageFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    What a gorgeous Valentine!!.. See what good stuff I've been missing since being away? :) Hope you have a happy one! - Victoria

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  7. Jenny February 12, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Soooooo beautiful! The painting just speaks of love, those eyes especially :) Steve is a VERY lucky man :)x

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  8. CherylFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    What a wonderful valentines Heather!! I just love and admire your work!! Steve must feel very special to receive such a beautiful gift!! Happy Valentines Day!!!

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  9. Virtual BoyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wow, such cool layering! She's got such a beautiful face and expression~
    Steve sure is one lucky guy! ;)

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  10. Anne ButeraFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    This is really, really lovely!

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  11. Deb HarveyFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful piece and one of my favorite poems, too!!!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and your very kind words!

    Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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  12. Julia ChristieFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Sooo beautiful both the art and the poetry! I just love her face and expression! Don't you just love your sweetie!

    Smiles

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  13. Jenn BowerFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Heather, I really love how you paint and this piece is pitch perfect in every way. The colors are exceptional and I am just in love with her face. Beautiful sentiment for valentines day.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Ohhhh, how lovely.
    Hello Heather,
    I'm so glad I found your blog. Your artwork is amazing. I'm now a follower and plan to have a better look around.

    Kyles =D

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  15. carolynFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Ahhhh, Browning!

    Beautiful piece of art as well, Heather!

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  16. GalleryJuanaFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Beautiful piece! I could see a whole line of products with this image.

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  17. NicolaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Awwww such beautiful words and a gorgeous piece of art she is soooooo pretty, love her eyes and lovely lips!!! Beautiful!

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  18. Beware The Black RabbitFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I love the eyes!

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