Tralla Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Another English assignment, again Valentine's themed... We had to write a parody of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's most famous sonnet, How Do I Love Thee. Here's the original: 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 every day'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 but love thee better after death. What follows is my version. Trust me to twist love to something so dark, eh? Btw, I wrote this from a certain person's pov... Can you see who? How do I love you? Oh, let's count the ways. I love you all as far and wide and high As I can reach, my touch raises a cry From all human Beings and their fallen Grace. I love you to the measure of every eve's Most violent price, by moon and dim starlight. I love you helplessly, as men turn from Right; I love you foully, as they misconceive; I love you with the fury leaked from all Your griefs, and with my immortal distrust; I love you with the hate I beck and call For eternity -- I love you for the lust, Greed, pain, of all your lives! -- and, if God fall, I will cease to love you, as now I must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredhil Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Ever hear the Rolling Stone's Requiem for the Devil? Fun parody - I like it better than the original... -P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2001 Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Read the subject a few times, and imagine I repeated myself...LOL! Great poem, and you know I think you're a great poet...err..poetess...err....damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrfalcon Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 *Gyr applauds* Ooo... =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyyark Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Really well done, I'll bet your teacher loves you. Edited by: Nyyark at: 2/22/02 12:03:47 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandMaster Zifnab Posted March 10, 2002 Report Share Posted March 10, 2002 *Zifnab sets up a table with some food and drink,organises the bongo set and waits for the guests.* "This is going to be the best parody ever!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Minta Rose Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 In flaps Haruchi's gift to Cerulean. "Squawk! Polly wanna go-go cage! *whistles*" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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