Teach Me To Whisper

Teach me to whisper like early-morn blush

against the cheek of the illumined sky,

like the green blades of grass beside the rush

of the river that is hastening by.

Teach me the love that is found in a rose

and written in crimson calligraphy

across the earth, making merry of woes,

in a swirl of fire and epiphany.

Teach me the touch of immortal extent,

wherein forever is found in a flash,

where shadows of thought are an aliment,

a source of life among ruin and ash.

Teach me the hope of the blossoming bud,

tremendously tender and spun sublime,

with her flesh on fire from euphoric blood

and flaming curves that are bedewed with time.

Teach me the truth of mist on the water,

the white shroud of silence that drapes the blue,

where shadows hush like a quiet daughter,

waiting for the winds of a warmer hue.

Teach me the love of a lifetime of bliss,

where warm shades of passion burn like a fire,

where foreplay flutters are born in the kiss

between lips of unquenchable desire.

Teach me the joy that I see in your eyes

whenever I see you looking at me,

in that intimate way you alchemize

and turn my soul into a rhapsody.

Teach me to whisper the words of my heart,

the lover's song that I'm aching to sing

and bridge the distance which keeps us apart

by teaching heart how to lift its redwing.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Forest Green]

Incredible...a sublime mix of hearthstone, open skies, and heartbeats.
'Teach me the love that is found in a rose
and written in crimson calligraphy
across the earth, making merry of woes,
in a swirl of fire and epiphany.'

Your touch in this poem beggars description. Where has your work been hiding?

Wonderfully complete and truly, truly original.

Daniel

[icelandicblue]

This poem is simply stunning. There is a gentleness and a plaintive need throughout this piece. Your word choices are absolutely sublime:

Teach me the joy that I see in your eyes
whenever I see you looking at me,
in that intimate way you alchemize
and turn my soul into a rhapsody.

A true piece of poetic prowess is threaded throughout this piece.

[Prritiy]

beautifully written with all the love in the heart, knowledge of brain and feelings of soul, it did touch me within.

best wishes

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"in that intimate way you alchemize/ and turn my soul into a rhapsody"

great lines...this feels like old time poetry...only the words are more modern...and this is very powerful...yet has such a nice subtle rhythm because of the softly imbued rhyme.

jacob

[David Scott]

I wonder who or what teaches us these skills?
Maybe the ability to ask for these lessons and gifts we have already learned how?
Thank you for sharing such a lovely poem M.
I look forward to reading more.

[zainul]

The poem travelled for four years with triumph
I missed its beauty and message of divine love
I congratulate you for sharing the amazing epic
I wish your success to scale the highest peak

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you, Zainul. While a plethora of poems exists, this one seems to resonate the most. While we can appreciate the rain, I think people really prefer the light. :-)

[zainul]

Very well said,dear poet.
I wonder how meticulously you had to craft the wonderful piece.

[zainul]

Very well said,dear poet.
I wonder how meticulously you had to craft the wonderful piece.

[OTownPete]

This is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring pieces I have read in quite some time. The contents are gold and the rhyne scheme is impeccable. May you receive all of the tuition that your words seek in this lovely offering. Your friend in words, Pete

[Tate Morgan]

Exquisite just exquisite beautifully done

[Frieda P]

Oh please do teach me to whisper, this is a keeper, going in my library under favorites, can't say which one of these stanzas I like best, they are all outstanding.

Teach me the love that is found in a rose
and written in crimson calligraphy
across the earth, making merry of woes,
in a swirl of fire and epiphany.

Okay if you put a gun to my head, I'd say this one, but then again....I love them all!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Hello Frieda, and thank you so much. :-) Your words made me smile.

[Frieda P]

Well deserved Linda, my pleasure. :-)

[Chris]

Good flow and rhythm... The thoughts echoed after the words ended...

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Once again, I am speechless. I can't even describe how amazing this poem is!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

O! Do please try! :-) I am very proud of this one.