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Hello

One the all-time classic love poems:



"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 every day'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 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".


by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
(Sonnet 43)

Take gentle care
Elizabeth,
xx

Hello

One favourite song by Miss Kitty Kallen

"Little Things Mean A Lot"


Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Little things mean a lot


Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot

A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot


Don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls
Champagne, sables or such

I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
'cause honestly, honey, they just cost money.


Give me a hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on

Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on.

Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot

For now and forever, that's always and ever
Honey, little things mean a lot".


Take gentle care
With love
Elizabeth,
xx

What a beautiful poem that is Elizabeth :-)

I don't think I have ever read the whole poem before. I do remember seeing a film years ago about the Love Story of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning :-)

Dear Jemima

Hello


Thank you for your reply. <3

I have been off the computer this week.

Hope you have enjoyed St Valentines Day, Jemima


Take gentle care
Elizabeth,
xx
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