Explain the following lines I love thee with the breath Smiles tears of all life - and if God choose I shall but love thee better after death Elizabeth Barrett Browning s - How Do I Love Thee expresses deep and eternal love These lines come near the end They show the completeness and devotion of the speaker s love The speaker says she loves with her breath smiles and tears This means her love is part of her entire life It includes her joys sorrows and everything in between Love is shown in every action and emotion It is as natural as breathing and as meaningful as smiling or crying The speaker also mentions if God choose which reflects her faith She believes that love is not limited to life on earth If God allows she will continue to love after death This shows her trust in divine power