You and I By Henry Alford My hand is lonely for your…
“You and I By Henry Alford My hand is lonely for your clasping, dear; My ear is tired waiting for your call. I want your strength to help, your laugh to cheer; Heart, soul and senses need you, one and all. I droop without your full, frank sympathy; We ought to be together—you and I; We want each other so, to comprehend The dream, the hope, things planned, or seen, or wrought. Companion, comforter and guide and friend, As much as love asks love, does thought ask thought. Life is so short, so fast the lone hours fly, We ought to be together, you and I.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker longs for deep companionship, seeking emotional support, shared dreams, and mutual understanding to fill loneliness.
In simple terms: Yearing for close companionship and mutual support.
Key Takeaway
Seek and nurture deep, supportive relationships.
Themes
loneliness
companionship
emotional support
mutual understanding
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
introspective
Type
poetic
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long-distance relationships
- friendship building
- marital counseling
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
attachment theory
interpersonal connection
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true companionship mean to you?
- How can you balance personal independence with deep connection?
A Different Perspective
The intensity of longing may idealize the other, overlooking practical compatibility.