How do I love thee？Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height to
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 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.