I WANT you when the shades of eve are falling And purpling shadows drift across the land; When sleepy birds to loving mates are calling -- I want the soothing softness of your hand. I want you when the stars shine up above me, And Heaven's flooded with the bright moonlight; I want you with your arms and lips to love me Throughout the wonder watches of the night. I want you when in dreams I still remember The ling'ring of your kiss -- for old times' sake -- With all your gentle ways, so sweetly tender, I want you in the morning when I wake. I want you when the day is at its noontime, Sun-steeped and quiet, or drenched with sheets of rain; I want you when the roses bloom in June-time; I want you when the violets come again. I want you when my soul is thrilled with passion; I want you when I'm weary and depressed; I want you when in lazy, slumbrous fashion My senses need the haven of your breast. I want you when through field and wood I'm roaming; I want you when I'm standing on the shore; I want you when the summer birds are homing -- And when they've flown -- I want you more and more. I want you, dear, through every changing season; I want you with a tear or with a smile; I want you more than any rhyme or reason -- I want you, want you, want you -- all the while. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ALIEN WOMEN; SONGKHLA, THAILAND by KAREN SWENSON FLOWERS by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW PICCIOLA by ROBERT HENRY NEWELL PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 61. AL-MO'HYI by EDWIN ARNOLD CHANGE OF MOOD by HAROLD BERGMAN |