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The Nearness of You

26 Jul 2015 · 5 min

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This excerpt is a lyrical monologue in which the speaker declares that it is not the moon, conversation, or any external charm that excites them, but simply the physical closeness of their beloved. The speaker emphasizes the intimacy of holding the loved one, describing how proximity fulfills their deepest dreams and love. The passage repeatedly affirms that the nearness of the beloved is the source of their emotional and sensual fulfillment, pleading for the chance to be held close and to experience tender, memorable nights together.

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More. It's not the pale moon that excites me, that thrills and delights me. Oh, no. It's just the nearness of you. It's not your sweet conversation that brings this sensation. Oh no. It's just the nearness of you. With you in my arms, and I hold you so close to me, all my wildest dreams come true. I love you. Give me those soft nights to remember me. If you'll only grant me the right to hold you near me, then I'll know how to feel. I'll know how to feel. The nearness of you.