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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHEN WE HOLD EACH OTHER, by JOSEPH HOFFMAN
First Line: When we hold each other in our arms
Last Line: When we hold each other in our arms.
Subject(s): Hearts
First Line: When we hold each other in our arms
Last Line: When we hold each other in our arms.
Subject(s): Hearts
When we hold each other in our arms,
Let us think of those who suffer and languish,
Because they dare not clasp each other to their hearts,
Because they cannot realize their dreams.
As long as men and women cannot live their lives,
Our love is in danger. . . .
Our lives are in danger.
Our love is as nothing if we have no care
For those whose hearts still ache
To live and love and be loved.
Think then of the weary feet
And the weightier hearts;
Think of the eyes that look far away,
That look mad with sadness,
And are bright with tears;
Think of the swelling breasts
Of those who yearn,
Think of the arms that ache to clasp. . . .
Think of the lips that long. . . .
Think of these and kiss me
When we hold each other in our arms.
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