Hold Me

Take me in your arms.
Protect me from the world
as a mother holds her sleeping child.
Let me know that all is well.

Take me in your arms.
Cling to me tightly
as a child holds a favored toy.
Let me know that I am yours.

Take me in your arms.
Gently hold all my emotions
as one friend comforts another.
Let me know that you are there.

Take me in your arms.
Embrace me with your soul
as two lovers hold each other.
Let me know love's passion.

Take me in your arms
and love me forever.

Paul Allen Rice