...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...

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

What a great poem, Frieda, I loved reading this piece. Nicely penned. :-)

Kaze~ :-)

[Ivory]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the romance of this piece. The music fits so perfectly as well.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Now those are some very healthy thoughts to feed the soul to help it grow big and strong. A masterful piece of writing Moonbeam.

[redzone]

Frieda, how do I review, comment on a poem like this one, that literally drips romantic fire! And in a "whisper"... you write not only what love is and can be, but of the depth of the closeness we can have between two people, "dance's rhythm as one in giving unselfishly
yet, movement as separate breath's unto each other" and I love how you describe the vulnerability, the way that loving someone opens you up to many possibilities.

I understand what Khalil Gibran is getting at in this quote, but I would ask this: how is it possible not to form a bond in this sea??? Not one that binds, but one that flows as your poem artistically paints.

You are a romantic Frieda and deserve this kind of love... xxoo
~~redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

"melting melodies" heavy sigh.....this is utterly romantic, Frieda. "courage to fear the nakedness of vulnerability's passion" in order to lose oneself in passion, one has to be brave enough to strip away all the facades...to truly show a layer of honesty beneath the costumes we wear every day. What a gorgeous poem this is. You've blended the beauty of nature with the warmth and sweetness of romance. Wonderful work, Frieda. Lydi**

[realmwriter]

It feels like I'm floating on a cloud listening to a lullaby as I while away the ours in sweet and soft lament. What a fantastic and beautiful piece you have conjured here. Although cannot is one word, not two.

[TL Boehm]

ah love. It is beautiful and squeezes my prickly little heart this morning.

[Coyote Poetry]

"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,"
I liked these words above. You create beautiful visions and places. Your poetry always take me to better places. Thank you dear friend for your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Matching Socks]

Very sweet and romantic Frieda, love is special thing to be shared between two people. :)
xx

[Lyn Anderson]

A wonderful portrait of intimacy and love. I wanted to change whispered to whisper in keeping with the present tense, but I take it as a memory written in the present -- one thing, breath's seems to not need an apostrophe.