Poems and Stories - 'Your arms and mine' by Brendan Curran

My arms are not your prison
they hold you to keep you safe,
My arms can only reach you 
if you want my warm embrace,
My arms keep us together 
on this long and rocky road,
My arms will always be there
to help and share your load.

Your arms have always held me
in a place that's warm and safe,
Your arms have always been there
when the wind was in my face,
Your arms are not strong arms 
but they have never let me fall,
Your arms will always be there 
when my back's against the wall.

My arms sometimes get shaky 
when the fog and weakness abound,
Your arms still hold me tightly 
they have never let me down,
My arms feel strong and steady 
when I am by your side,
Our arms are stronger together 
our love will not divide.

By Brendan Curran