"I love thee with the passion put to use in my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith."
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I have dealt with a lot of struggles and all the pain that comes with it.
You may not know it but you actually made me overcome them with ease.
All those times I spent grieving in the past, though not entirely forgotten, became the foundation of how I want to spend the rest of my life... with you.
You gave me direction.
A path that leads to you.
I have learned to focus on what is ahead rather than dwelling on those I left behind.
You made me stronger every time you held my hands.
You believed in me as much as I believed in you.
You loved me for who I am and now I am only loving you.
Continued...
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SONNET 43
Poetry"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning For Richard who added colors on white... From Nicomaine who held the canvass. *credits for the photos used, thank you.
