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)
18 comments :
Oh...Beautiful! I hope you have a great Valentine's Day!
Now that's an original! Fun piece :-)
Aw that's lovely. Now I must be off to make mine for my beloved!
She is so pretty, what a lovely Valentine! I need to finish my Valentines projects~ Have a wonderful
weekend. ~Theresa
omg, how romantic that poem is, not to mention the picture...beautiful eyes.
What a gorgeous Valentine!!.. See what good stuff I've been missing since being away? :) Hope you have a happy one! - Victoria
Soooooo beautiful! The painting just speaks of love, those eyes especially :) Steve is a VERY lucky man :)x
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!!!
Wow, such cool layering! She's got such a beautiful face and expression~
Steve sure is one lucky guy! ;)
This is really, really lovely!
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!
Sooo beautiful both the art and the poetry! I just love her face and expression! Don't you just love your sweetie!
Smiles
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.
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
Ahhhh, Browning!
Beautiful piece of art as well, Heather!
Beautiful piece! I could see a whole line of products with this image.
Awwww such beautiful words and a gorgeous piece of art she is soooooo pretty, love her eyes and lovely lips!!! Beautiful!
I love the eyes!
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