by Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols (1893 - 1944)
Language: English
When within my arms I hold you, Motionless in long surrender, Then what love words can I summon, Tender as my heart is tender? When within your arms you hold me, And kisses speak your love unspoken Then my eyes with tears run over, And my very heart is broken.
Composition:
- Set to music by Ian Venables (b. 1955), "Aurelia", op. 37 (Songs for Soprano and Piano) no. 3 (2016) [ soprano and piano ]
Text Authorship:
- by Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols (1893 - 1944)
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This text was added to the website: 2023-04-23
Line count: 8
Word count: 50