Poem by James Joyce

Chamber Music. 17. Because Your Voice Was at My Side

Because your voice was at my side
    I gave him pain,
Because within my hand I held
    Your hand again.

There is no word nor any sign
    Can make amend—
He is a stranger to me now
    Who was my friend.

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