Cheer Quote by Langston Hughes
“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
Source Poem: Unknown, possibly personal correspondence
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.
Seek and nurture deep, supportive relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- long-distance relationships
- friendship building
- marital counseling
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true companionship mean to you?
- How can you balance personal independence with deep connection?
The intensity of longing may idealize the other, overlooking practical compatibility.