If my heart does not beat for me,

If my thoughts of me are not love filled,

If my arms do not reach far around to hold me,

How can I love thee?

"How can I love thee? Let me count the ways."

How have I loved me?

If for me I have no praise,

How can I love thee?

I cannot give my heart to you,

Until for me my heart is full.

Until I love me complete and whole,

My dear, my love is mine alone.