How do I hate thee? I can't count the ways. I hate thee like a puddle on the street As shallowly as water touching feet; Only a time span of just a few days. I hate thee with a foggy level-head And a logic that makes no sense to you. I hate thee passionately without truth, I hate thee sincerely with words unsaid. I hate thee with an affection that's stalled Where faded love blooms into a new mess. I hate thee with a heart that's like night fall; Dark curtains hiding light with a fake kiss. I've tried to hate you, but I don't at all; Not slightly, or even a little bit.