...and you whispered

...and you whispered, 'speak to me of love',

   the spaces 'tween the soft rain on a summer's day

         tangerine skies that glisten over a moonlit bay

a quiver of heartstrings, the arrow that swiftly flies

    sharing the wind within a spring's hushed lullaby

   dance's rhythm as one in giving unselfishly 

        yet, movement as separate breath's unto each other

the gentle bend of olive branches, roots of a majestic oak,

   heart's inner peace planted in lush gardens of fruitful faith

courage to fear the nakedness of vulnerability's passion,

    weaknesses endearing strength in the eye of storms,

   acceptance that affection has one purpose but to be fulfilled

       small gestures, melting melodies of praise, 

a prayer of endearment's trust in the enthralling pain

     of being touched by overwhelming tenderness, 

        to dream a dream upon another soul's desire of willfulness

               in the gift that can not be denied for a lifetime

"Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls." 
― Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

Author's Note

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

what a sweet, romantic, dreamy write.. has me sighing, thinking.. I want that... such gorgeous lines in this.. dances well with the beautiful music.. I am going to call you the queen of flow, because your flow is always so exquisite and enchanting within your pieces... we all want that person that is going to be the eye in our storm, calming us when things get stormy, someone that gives us "butterflies" when we see them, think of them, or are near them... someone gives us courage, comfort, accepting us for who we are and understanding what makes us "tick"... someone that shows such tenderness and love... that knows that it is in the "little things" that are so endearing and meaningful..

Never heard this song before, but the longer I listen to it, the more I really like it...

another amazing write ma'am... this one has the hopeless romantic in me sighing with bliss.. shame on you for touching the mushy side and stimulating her to speak... jeeez.... makes me want to go write something sweet and tender.. grrr @ you!!

[Frieda P]

Enthralled with your review April, you know after all that sex, craziness and rock n' roll, you need to write something that is more down to earth. We all thrive for this kind of love, unfortunately, it's usually only found in poetry unless you're one of the really lucky ones...your sweet words always make me smile. Sorry, not really. :)

[Frieda P]

Oh and Dave Matthews does a fabulous version of this song with Santana also it's a bit more jazzy though...think you'd love that one too.

[AprilRN1210]

yes, I guess you are right... might as well come back to Earth.. if we must... guess, I haven't been one of the "lucky ones" yet... sorry not really what?.. that you bring out the mushy in me... well dang it.. you should! shame on you...... and yes, will have to go check it out.. love santana... course you know I love music in general...

[Frieda P]

Yes the mushy part...ha it's good to see that pink underbelly once in a while sassy spice. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VRQbN94mhQ

[AprilRN1210]

yeah... well, not many can touch it, but you are sneaky... oooh, I do like this... love the way that man caresses and makes love with that guitar... something so dang sexy about it... wheeeew... thank you for sharing that with me... with the sensual voice and the hot guitar, temperature just increased a few notches :)

[Frieda P]

You're just an old softy at heart, you can't fool me sweetie....yep great song, couldn't decide which version to use, I love them both...

[AprilRN1210]

this one does suit this piece better... if you were trying to add more sensual seduction the other would fit better... but for the tone and message of this one, I think you choose perfectly... and hey! I admit nothing..... nope...

[hannah]

what a beautiful, sweet, write.. i am in awe, this is such a beautiful poem ;w;
such beautiful description and imagery, and it is really a simply beautiful way of expressing one's love
i know i've said this already but this truly is a *beautiful* write -- it flows in such a lovely way and sounds like music.. a very beautifully true way to speak of love.

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

Your words are superb. Well painted of summer season. Weakness endearing strength.... Courage to fear the nakedness of.... These are some lines that struck me most.

[prachi prangya agasti]

romantic piece... i loved the way it created images in my mind while i was reading... splendid... and the way it flowed, the lines... amazing... :)

[Dee]

Absolutely stunning work Frieda...breathtakingly beautiful.. one to be remembered long after
the reading, ....Bravo......Dee.

[Zahra]

wow such a beautiful, soothing piece and lovely imagery.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Wonderful piece of writing.
I loved this one.
Clive.

[MomzillaNC]

Wonderful poem about love beyond romance, the rarity of it and the treasure we should carefully never neglect.

[Nusquam Esse]

I love the surreal vibe that this one has, as if it conveys something beyond its words, beyond those beautiful metaphors and descriptions. (I especially liked lines 2-5) I am a sucker for these sorts of impressions and stylistic writes. And of course I am deep down a romantic, despite my fear of it, and the way that I generally keep people out of my life... there is always that desire to be with someone who you know is worth it--in a world where few people are. It is probably that vagabond lifestyle, you live too long on the move, and you are afraid of connecting when you know just how temporal it can be. Will you be here for three months, a year; is it worth trying to form something when it will be plucked before it has a chance to bloom? And yet at the same time, a life like that tends to make you value those things you cannot have (greedy as we are) all the more; perhaps that is why gypsy's have that bit of romantic flair to them? Sigh, thanks for the dreamy write; your skill in free-verse is as always, superb.

[Ashira Macy]

You dove head first into the story, and made no apologies, my kind of poem! And touching as well. You really sum up what it is to truly love someone with all your heart and soul. From the tips of your toes to the roots of your hair.

to dream a dream upon another soul's desire of willfulness
in the gift that can not be denied for a lifetime

This line reminded me of "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Miserables". I have been quoting that a lot today I feel like. I might be on a musical kick. The best kind I guess. Anyway, gorgeous work Frieda!

[Tate Morgan]

Yours is the heart that shines like a star. I do think this may be your best i love it . deep thoughts on humanity this delves into the heart and mind of us all