My favorite love poem...

[Sarati]

O, were I loved as I desire to be!

What is there in the great sphere of the earth,

Or range of evil between death and birth,

That I should fear, - if I were loved by thee!

All the inner, all the outer world of pain,

Clear love would pierce and cleave, if thou wert mine;

As I have heard that somewhere in the main

Fresh-water springs come up through bitter brine.

'Twere joy, not fear, clasped hand in hand with thee,

To wait for death - mute - careless of all ills,

Apart upon a mountain, though the surge

Of some new deluge from a thousand hills

Flung leagues of roaring foam into the gorge

Below us, as far on as eye could see.

 

Alfred Lord Tennyson

[whes]

that is lovely. Thank you for sharing

[CAgirl]

My favorite poem by Tennyson is "The Lady of Shalott" but this one is lovely too.

[Sarati]

I love "The Lady of Shalott" as well. I once had a poster by John William Waterhouse of the Lady of Shalott setting out on her journey in her boat. It's really beautiful. Here's the link, take a look link removed enjoy...