Those Dumb-lettered Words, Those Numb-worded Phrases

Spare me eight letters,
all for the better.
Spare me thee words,
I promise they'll hurt.
Spare me one phrase
if this is the case.

Hear her eight letters
but never forget her.
Hear three words,
of which she is sure.
Hear her one phrase
the one that may phase
through your thick eyes,
and make you realize
what she says is true;

'I love you'