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 candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with a 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.
{Elizabeth Barrett Browning}
Simple Joys Paperie.
I have to mail a few sets of Angel Wings today and then make a few more love tokens for SJP.
Maybe next week I can start on Spring things. :)
Take Care and God Bless,
Lana
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That poem always gives me chill bumps, it's soooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe paperweight is fabulous :)
Beautiful . . . .
ReplyDeleteLori Ann
Thank you ladies! :)
ReplyDeletePosting this for Sherry:
ReplyDelete"Hi Lana,
I can't comment on your type of comment form for some reason, so I just wanted to wish you a happy Valentine's Day! I just love the valentine puzzles you make and all the heart in hand sweet things. I am so fond of hearts! But mostly I adore your sweet old-fashioned style! Have a wonderful week!
Sherry"
Thank you so much for all the sweet words, Sherry! :)