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.
Sonnet #43, From the Portuguese--- Elizabeth Barrett Browning
I love this poem...most of it fits. Perry, I do love you with all my heart.
| Christmas 2009 |
I hope you guys will have a good day tomorrow.
ReplyDeletePerry is definitely a keeper.
We are blessed
he sure is..poor Perry has to work tomorrow...boo-hoo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Perry. I hope your special day is filled with many blessings.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Perry!! I pray God bless you abundantly and give you a good day!
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