[lucky charm]

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.

Ilove 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 childhoos'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.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Comments

[lfcbabe]

If thou must love me, let it be for naught

except for love's sake only. Do not say

I love her for her smile, her look, her way

Of speaking gently... For a trick of thought

If thou must love me, let it be for naught

[lucky charm]

*LFC*Babe тоже классно.. красиво...