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

[JessyJacob]

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.


Its great that someone made you so much, it makes a difference to her. Very inspiring to a love seeker, i just browsed through random and got to found to read this, until now i havent seen such a peice of poetry for their loved ones who taught you so many, there are people who give love selflessly, and inspire the man to go ahead in future and be their passion for life.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thank you for the visit, Jessy. I appreciate your thoughts and am glad that you liked the poem.

[willweb]

What I liked best about this poem besides everything was how the first verse founds its light and hope in the final verse. Everything about this is beautiful, it definitely reads like a whisper, soft and demure causing tingles on the spine.

[adornoscousin]

I am a teacher. This poem reminds me of how much teaching we all do in so many different contexts.

[Fairy Khan]

Beautiful. I loved reading this.

[Pryde Foltz]

My, what a beautiful and deeply-felt write. You do have a very elegant pen. Thank-you. This was a delight to inhabit ... so to speak. Brava:)

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful words ...yes sometimes we need to learn that which we already know as we need affirmation of the feelings and emotions behind these actions...sometimes we learn from learning even though we have been taught what we already know ...🌹

[R.E. Ray]

Your poem beckons the reader to learn more, and you offer much about the essence of love, the subtle and tender qualities of a whisper. The artwork paired here adds another dimension, too. Like other works you've penned, I find a humble but strong woman who retreats to nature and solitude to reflect on life and especially love. And, I think we all relate to the desire to bridge that distance that keeps us from the deepest love. Perhaps it's vulnerability that we avoid.. that space between two who desire more.

[Fay Slimm]

Linda this read had me near tears with its totally relateable comparisons - - an inspiring write which has touched and will move many more hearts than mine.......... brilliant write. .............. Fay

[Gee]

Beautifully written. It is obvious you have studied and mastered your craft. One to be admired and be jealous of :)
Good morning

[FJ Davis]

Truly lovely images, music and, most of all, poem.
Boffo production, Linda!