MYSTERY OF LOVE

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Painting copyrighted~Jean Paul Avisse


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It is difficult to know at what moment love begins;
it is less difficult to know it has begun.
A thousand heralds proclaim it to the listening air,
a thousand messengers betray it to the eye.
Tone, act, attitude and look,
the signals upon the countenance,
the electric telegraph of touch,
- all these betray the yielding citadel
before the word itself is uttered,
which, like the key surrendered,
opens every avenue and gate of entrance,
and renders retreat impossible.

~Longfellow~

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Sonnet XLIII

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 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.

~Elizabeth Barrett Browning~

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A bell is not a bell until it is rung,
A song is not a song until it is sung,
Love is not love until it is given away.

~Author unknown~


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Index to Oceans Of Love Greetings

~~~ Home ~~~

~~~ SPECIAL MUSIC PAGES ~~~
~~~ Aloha...Hawaii ~~~
Dance With Me
Swing and Blues
The Anniversary Waltz Beautiful
Tennessee Waltz

~~~ SPECIALS ~~~
A Mother's Love A Father's Love The Trail Of Tears
Somewhere In Time Screen Goddess The Man from Snowy River


~~~ LOVE ~~~
Wondrous Passion Love Is Always On My Mind
That's My Desire
...Sensuous Love...
Whispering Winds Dream Lover
Morning Song
Island Paradise
The First Time
Ever I Saw Your Face
Follow Your Dreams
Echoes In The Sea Be My Love Cyber Love
Dream Of Dreams Isn't It Romantic Without You
Beach And Love Paradise With You You are here
Wings Of A Dove Sweet Dreams My Love Beautiful Tennessee Waltz
A Valentine's Gift A Valentine's Kiss Be My Valentine
~~~ Kisses For My Sweetie Never Ending Love

~~~ FRIENDSHIP
AND
INSPIRATIONAL
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The Wings Of Freedom Best Friend Sleep Well My Son
Love And Friendship A Life To Live Over I Am Woman
Swimming With Dolphins Gentle Giants of The Sea Believe In Yourself
Rudy's Angel A Rose For You Because I'm A Man
(smile)
A Friend Like You A Happy New Year A Merry Christmas to You

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