A valentine wish for my wife and partner of the last 40 years

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A valentine wish for my wife and partner of the last 40 years

February 14, 2013 by Dr Bill

“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 an 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.”

- Elizabeth Barret Browning

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Posted in Abundance, Joy, Life, Time | Tagged Flourish, Giving, Joy, Living, Love, Reflection, Thought | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on February 14, 2013 at 8:54 am | Reply aleafinspringtime

A love that has stood the test of time is a thing of great beauty. To a lifetime of sweet years together! Sharon
- on February 14, 2013 at 10:25 am | Reply Dr Bill
  
  Thanks Sharon for the kind words
on February 14, 2013 at 9:15 am | Reply Carolyn Hughes

So beautiful! And congratulations on your successful love-filled marriage.
- on February 14, 2013 at 10:25 am | Reply Dr Bill
  
  Thanks Carolyn. In many ways it seems like only yesterday when we married.
on February 14, 2013 at 10:16 am | Reply mimijk

Is there a greater expression of love than words that have withstood so many years evoking only the most special love in the world?
- on February 14, 2013 at 10:24 am | Reply Dr Bill
  
  So true, so true. Thanks!
on February 14, 2013 at 10:58 am | Reply donnaanddiablo

What a wonderful tribute to what is obviously a powerful union. May you enjoy 40 more….