Greeting card lyrics “Why Do I Love You So Mu?” Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” Both explore the complex reasons for deep love. And we each have different personal approaches. In “Why Do I Love You So Much?”, the poet uses direct, everyday language that feels more familiar and intimate. Words such as “believe,” “listen,” and “laugh” reminded me of simple, profound acts that foster deep connections. These words resonate because they describe universal behaviors and emotions that anyone in a close relationship can relate to. Browning’s sonnet, on the other hand, is a classic example of the sonnet form, carefully structured in rhyme and meter. Browning uses more abstract and expansive imagery, as seen in lines such as “I love you to the depths, breadths and heights/My soul reaches.” This image speaks of an infinite love that extends beyond the tangible to the spiritual. The final conclusion is that while greeting cards speak frankly to the heart, Browning’s sonnets combine their clever composition with emotional depth.
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I agree that Browning used more broad and abstract images. I see what you mean when you say a picture conveys a limitless love that transcends the physical into the spiritual. Also, The last point you made was accurate to me. Unlike greeting cards, which speak directly from the heart, sonnets by Browning combine a deft writing with a rich emotional range. You essentially said that love is limitless and forever. These phrases do strike a chord because they represent traits and feelings that everyone in a close relationship can identify with.
Hello Yuki, I agree with your discussion on the relation between the two lyrics besides I’ve also written something similar. Mentioning that the greeting card lyrics “Why Do I Love You So Much” uses familiar and simple everyday words. On the other hand, Browning’s sonnet “How Do I Love Thee” uses abstract and expansive imagery. I liked that you mentioned that the greeting card speak frankly to the heart and the sonnet shows emotional depth, showing there are many ways to express love.