(verb) To long, have a strong desire (for something). Example: "All I yearn for is a simple life."
"My heart only ever had one thought, one want. One need. Despite all, in spite of all...All my heart has ever wanted is you."
"How we need another soul to cling to, another body to keep us warm. To rest and trust; to give your soul in confidence: I need this, I need someone to pour myself into."