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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 2:00:53 PM
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"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."
by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
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 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.
I love this poem and plan on memorizing it to say to Nora each night.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 8:24:28 PM
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Alee
the tears are running down my cheeks as I read this. I know this love so well. i remember when my son Will was born over 21 years ago. I loved him instantly with such power and i still feel the same today. It never ends. He is 6'4" and the most beautiful human being I've still ever seen or known.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 9:32:11 PM
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Isn't it amazing? I think people when they write such as this poem, must be touching on some sort of Muse or maybe the power that turns the universe or something because these are the types of poems that burrow into your mind and take hold.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2008 : 8:35:59 PM
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Oh Alee, how sweet to memorize this to recite to Nora!
My last belly baby is 18 now and I sang "Jesus Loves Me" every night to her until she was close to 10 years old. She would fall asleep so peaceful.
One night, I was unable to get home from work in time to sing to her. She was giving her sister a fit. So I received a call from the older daughter and I sang the song so she would go to sleep. attempting to be quiet as I stood at the hub of the hospital OB unit..
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
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Ardis Eckel
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Ardis
Harpster
Idaho
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 12:25:00 PM
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I love this poem, too. I discovered Elizabeth Barrett Browning as a teenager (I'm in my 50's now). In fact, I dramatized this poem as part as my talent as a Junior Miss contestant in 1969.
She was gifted writer. And I love the way you can change the rhythm of the poem by changing the emphasis you put on certain words as you recite it. Thanks for bringing to mind a fun memory.
An Idaho farmgirl.
Ardis
Every Woman Has a Story Writer and Arbonne Ind. Consultant. www.ardiseckel.myarbonne.com |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 5:24:19 PM
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Poetry! It can speak volumes in a few lines. I have loved it all my life. Alee - go for it. Teach your little Nora the beauty of words. And Ardis - post more!!!! We want to get to know you. I read all about you in MJF mags, but join in! Please!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
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