How Do I Love Thee?.... To my dog:
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways ...
I love thee agreeably --
Enough to let your stinky dog hide on the bed after a run through damp
Leaves, mud and slug infested gardens.
I love thee steadfastly --
Enough to devote a year to raising you from a wobbly speck into a strong
Healthy adult (who promptly attempts to seize control).
I love thee passionately --
Despite your repeated efforts to probe my ears, eyes and mouth with the
Same tongue you use for various other atrocities.
I love thee well --
Despite the amazing odors you produce.
I love thee deeply --
Though you use me as a napkin at every opportunity.
I love thee madly --
Despite the various bodily functions you have performed at inappropriate
Moments and in inappropriate places.
I love thee constantly --
Despite the dog "bladder curf ew" I have lived by for many years.
I love thee truly --
Despite the "doggie land mines" hidden in the grass.
I love thee absolutely --
Because you never (well, hardly ever) hog the remote control.
I love thee gratefully --
Because you stay by my side (or on my side).
I love thee devotedly --
More than clean carpeting, clothing, furniture, floors or walls.
I love thee bravely --
Enough to battle the indomitable flea on your behalf.
I love thee monetarily --
Enough to put the vet's children through college.
I love thee openly --
I will bear any embarrassment for your furry sake.
I love thee totally --
More than free time, excess cash or a predictable life.
(author unknown)