Call Me by Your Name

Breathe in my mouth,
so that I may taste
your life and feel the warmth
of your pulsing blood

that thump, thump, thump
of your love

Place your tongue on mine,
so that I may hear
your thoughts-
made known by
this wet, fleshy thing

that crack, crack, crackle
of your fire

Lay beneath me,
so that I may smell
your skin
and know what it is
to hold you inside me

that throb, throb, throb
of your lust

Now say goodbye,
so that I may feel
your absence
and know the difference
between our joy and

that howl, howl, howl
of my loss

Author's Note

For one of my most treasured books of over a decade, the beautiful 'Call Me by Your Name' by, André Aciman.

Now a*n Oscar-winning* movie.

Reviews

[Ardra]

I like end with a twist....sometimes the good byes makes you realise the worth and then I guess good poetry also is born during and after they are gone.... I will check the book ... seems very intresting...

[Gaia Octavia]

It is stunningly beautiful. The movie is great but the book should definitely be first.
Thank you! 💜💜

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

thankyou for your very descriptive erotic poem showing love in all its forms
thanks for entering into my poetry romantic competition
good luck still going through many entries!

[Gaia Octavia]

Thanks. 🙂

[Papaya]

Gaia, this was fantastic. The love and loss described so well.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[Papaya]

you're welcome :)

[Micaelia]

I don't have any words for this.
Your writing style is always... brutally honest, open and sincere. I really admire that, thank you so much for this poem.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you so much for this review. 😊 You are far too kind but I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The sensuality of this culminates to an unexpected feeling of loss. From the thump, crack, throb and howl, you've executed the intent of repetition dramatically so. Very much enjoyed!

[Gaia Octavia]

Wow, thanks so much! I really do love hearing you enjoyed it; it's the best part of poetry! Much appreciated!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Yes, it is...and its simply wonderful! You are so welcomed!

[AYVID N]

This is a love poem with a difference. A very human touch to it. I loved it!

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much! I love that you enjoyed reading it 😊

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful. Your words like a ancient love affair where love and life made love impossible. Thank you dear Gaia for sharing the outstanding poetry. I loved this one.
Coyote

[Gaia Octavia]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it ☺

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome my dear friend.

[emipoemi]

What the frick! I haven't read the book nor seen the film, but I could feel what it was all about by this poem, which was expertly written! Love the imagery, the construction, it danced as it flowed! Frickin' wow! Well done!

[Gaia Octavia]

I highly recommend both, but definitely the book first 😉 Thank you very much.

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

I'll be sure to check them out.

[sette]

wow a poem full of oxymoron. love reading it and nice piece of writing

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you ☺