I love thee freely, as men strive for .. Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love thee with passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Profession: Poet
Nationality: British

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