THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - PASSION

"The happiness of a man in this life
does not consist in the absence but in
the mastery of his passions."



Alfred Lord Tennyson

THE ORANGE ROSE

Orange Rose

the symbol of
passion
excitement
blazing energy
embodiment of desire
and enthusiasm
expression of fervent romance

HOW DO I LOVE THEE? - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

HOW DO I LOVE THEE?

(Sonnet 43 from Sonnet Portuguese)

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 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 love thee better after death.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - PASSIONS

The happiness of a man in this life
does not consist in the absence, but in the
mastery of his passions.

Lord Alfred Tennyson