Your ways

Translation “Mon bébé, J'aime tes façons” "My baby, I love your ways"

 

 

 

Your ways

( tes façons )

 

 

“Shadows grow so long before my eyes”

 

In silhouettes of dreams past and present

Deep within my desperate heart,

as I yearn for your love, reaching for my pen,

digging through postage stamps and paperclips

 

“And they’re moving, across the page”

 

Producing odd shapes on striped paper,

outlines of shaded emotions and verses

Calling out your name in bold ink

and rhyming stanzas of affection

 

“Suddenly the day turns into night”

 

Twilight steps over the horizon

as tree top edges touch newly glowing stars

Peering through curtains of cosmic lace

and flickering candlelight with soft breezes

 

“Far away, from the city”

 

Miles counted by minutes can be

a daunting task if I hesitate, yet footsteps in the dark

follow paths illumined by your eyes,

as my need grows for your love…I just can’t wait

 

“Mon bébé, J'aime tes façons”

 

Author's Note

Written with a little help from Peter Frampton




Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Great personification with "twilight steps" and incredibly lovely images. The romantic longing in this poem is palpable, Jack. Lorsque vous partagez votre cœur romantique, c'est un plaisir pour le lecteur. Merci, mon ami! (when you share your romantic heart, it is a pleasure for the reader) Lydi**

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Lydi. This has always been one of my favortite songs. FYI - Mon ami Frieda is who suggested the French to end this piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

And it adds that "je ne sais quois!" :)

[Jack...]

I knew this girl named Jenna when I was in school. I was always asking her to say quois for me and she always just stared at me like I was stupid. I guess she didn't understand French.

[Lydia Shutter]

So you think that is a sexy word, Jack????

[Jack...]

Hell, I don't even know what it means, but sure why not. You could call me an a*s in French and I would think it was sexy.

[Lydia Shutter]

ROFL the language is mesmerizing, absolutely, but I would never call you an a*s, my friend.

[Jack...]

That's good to know, but I'm thinking of changing my name to Jacques, what do you think? :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutement! :)

[SyberRose]

I love the form and how you added to the song lyrics...and of course i love looking at Peter Frampton ha
and listening to the song...beautifully penned Jack...romantic as always...Rose:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much sweet Rose. I am happy this brought a smile to your face as you do to mine.

[Distantview123]

An artistic interpretation of the lines quoted. Some good imagery in this poetic piece. ~ Robert.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[icelandicblue]

You have a perfect blending of medias in this one. The poem is so textured with quiet emotion and the music only adds to the mood of it all. This one is a keeper.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Anne. I am happy you enjoyed this.

[Angel]

Always, you leave me searching my vocabulary for new ways to describe your writing. The usual "beautiful" or "wonderful"...these are just not adequate.
This one is....exquisite. When it comes to writing romantic poetry, Jack, I only have one thing to say to you...
"Oh, Baby, I love your ways"...

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet Angel. "The moon appears to shine and light your eyes"

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Always loved this song...such a tender verse and poetic melody. Your words blend softly between the lines, like thoughts taking flight. Longing...tenderness...the fear of the unknown; everything works in harmony in this one.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I really enjoy writting poetry to song lyrics, putting my spin on their meaning, reading between the lines...

[MsJewel]

Your words blend beautifully with one of my favorite songs. So soft and romantic, your description of longing for the one you love is gorgeous (and you used one of my favorite Rob Hefferan paintings as well) One of my favorites by you!

:) Julie

[Jack...]

My word Julie, it sounds like I have cornered the market on your favorites today. Thanks so very much. I wish I had written this a few months ago, because Frampton Comes Alive always means summer to me.

[Rita L. Sev]

Romance abounds, and now I have a classic playing in my head!

[Jack...]

Thanks Rita. I went to this Frampton concert at Franklin Field way back when... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your interpretation of the verses to the song is tout simplement magnifique, Jack! I've done this variation with a prayer...I'll have to post it some time!

...perhaps I should start calling you the Jack of Hearts! ; )

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Kelly. I like Jack of hearts. Now if the next card I pick is a Queen of hearts, then I will have it made. I'd love to see your poetic prayer. If you post it please let me know.

[Sami Khalil]

Lovely and fragrant as the french language and love in the Parisian air. I think you might be contemplating a trip with her to Paris...A very glowing poem Jack with the great accents that go with it...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Sami. No Paris for me...........yet. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha...You are welcome...:)