Because Your Voice Was at My Side by James Joyce

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.

More from James Joyce:

• Araby
• Bright Cap and Streamers
• O, It Was Out by Donnycarney
• Go Seek Her Out
• When the Star Goes Forth in Heaven
• Strings in the Earth and Air