Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. One of my favorite poems. Feeling stuck in my practice but slow progress is progress all the same. #letterdrawingmoleskine #sonnet43 #elizabethbarrettbrowning #almahoffmannlettering #almahoffmannletters #almahoffmann

Y - 20220108 - Sonnet43 - L-Decimette-III-List - English

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How do I list thee? Let me count the ways
I list thee in every list I watch, wait and wish for
my attention span can contain, when feeling zoned out
for the mindful state of being and desired bliss
I list thee to the level of everyday's
most sparkling black, no other gentleman caller's candle would ever be lit
I list thee freely, as men strive to bath in the bucket
I list thee purely, as only the best of makes the inventory
I list thee with the passion put to use
in my old obsessions, that I come back to check and check again
I list thee in a list I always play
with my angels on both shoulders. I list thee with the pencil
paper, erasers, of all my life; and, if Spirits choose to assist
I shall but list thee better after each todo with you is done

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©2022-01-08 Nephélya Heliodora of vivifier co - art, fnf, life, mre, & run
©2022-01-08 James C. Lin of deRaconteur & “raconteuria - a FOQNE by sponsored anarchy & absolute democracy”

Y - 20220106 - Sonnet43 - L-Decimette-II-LieTo - English

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How do I lie to thee? Let me count the ways
I lie to thee through every molecule that surrounds
my body that make contact with when feeling inferior and lack
To the glory that is you and thy graceful presence
I lie to thee to the level of every degree
of temperature fluctuation, by the northern blizzard and southern exposure
I lie to thee freely, as turtles strive to hide true feelings in shell
I lie to thee purely, as the reflection of my heart is just as crystal clear
I lie to thee with the passion put to use
In my old nightmares, and with soul's survival instinct
against my twin shadows, I lie to thee with the straight face of
fake grins, winks of all my wit; and, if Spirits choose to assist
I shall but fall for you even deeper
after my exposed truth harmonizes with and within you

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©2022-01-06 Nephélya Heliodora of vivifier co - art, fnf, life, mre, & run
©2022-01-06 James C. Lin of deRaconteur & “raconteuria - a FOQNE by sponsored anarchy & absolute democracy”

Y - 20220104 - Sonnet43 - L-Decimette-I-Like - English

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How do I like thee? Let me count the ways
I like thee the way warm spring breeze falls
upon the corners of my heart, my castle and my garden
for the blossoms never to wither while sashaying
to the rhythm of the coiffure of your mood
I like thee to the level of every day's most lovingly prepared meals
by the taste of the freshness of the ingredients
that whirlwind in our mouths and dance with the taste buds
I like thee freely, as without bound nor fear
I like thee purely, as lasting as the never spoiling honey
I like thee with an ease that gently admires you wrapped in joy
With my cherished saints, I like thee with the wonders
hopes, inspirations of all my life; and, if Spirits choose to assist
I shall but like thee better after the waking of every dawn, with you

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©2022-01-04 Nephélya Heliodora of vivifier co - art, fnf, life, mre, & run
©2022-01-04 James C. Lin of deRaconteur & “raconteuria - a FOQNE by sponsored anarchy & absolute democracy”