"WHY do I love thee?" Thus, in earnest wise, I answer: Sweet! I love thee for thy face Of rarest beauty; and for every grace That in thy voice and air and motion lies; I love thee for the love-look in thine eyes, -- The melting glance which only one may see Of all who mark how beautiful they be; I love thee for thy mind (which yet denies, For modesty, how wonderful it is)! I love thee for thy heart so true and warm, I love thee for thy bosom's hidden charm; I love thee for thy mouth so sweet to kiss; Because of these I love thee; yet above All else, because I cannot choose but love! |