To ____. (I love thee -- I love thee!)

By Thomas Hood

I love thee -- I love thee!
'Tis all that I can say; --
It is my vision in the night,
My dreaming in the day;
The very echo of my heart,
The blessing when I pray:
I love thee -- I love thee!
Is all that I can say.

I love thee -- I love thee!
Is ever on my tongue;
In all my proudest poesy
That chorus still is sung;
It is the verdict of my eyes,
Amidst the gay and young:
I love thee -- I love thee!
A thousand maids among.

I love thee -- I love thee!
Thy bright and hazel glance,
The mellow lute upon those lips,
Whose tender tones entrance:
But most, dear heart of hearts, thy proofs
That still these words enhance,
I love thee -- I love thee!
Whatever be thy chance.