Valentine's Day

As we celebrate Valentine's Day today, I want to share the following old, old poem with you. Don't forget to let the one that you love know what they mean to you. Whether it be with a nice dinner, candy or flowers, be sure to say "I love You!"

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…

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.

By Elizabeth Barrett Browing 1806-1861