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

[Rece Fantoma]

This is beautiful beyond even the words used to write it.
I'm envious of your gift for meter, it's something I have little talent for.

[LittleMadGirl]

this is really pretty .. the meter and thymescheme are almost perfect, the sound is dark and inviting at the same time and the imagery is wonderful

[NCSsworld]

Beautiful just beautiful

[Middling]

You really are teaching us!

[Dinesh Sairam]

Whoa, 67 reviews and still 97%? Damn! I wish I could have a similar poem in my arsenal :( Anyways, coming to the poem, I'm left to say nothing, everyone has said everything. Perfect in every aspect.. Just one very silly suggestion, All the stanzas start with a metaphor except the first one. I know it's perfect, but it'd be more good if the first stanza started with a metaphor too :D

PS. Ignore if too silly.

[Charles]

Wonderful, wonderful as so many others have said. Great metaphors and unusual use of words really add sparkle to this poem. The only rough spot for me are the last two lines of the penultimate (second to the last - of course, you know that) stanza. This one is for my library. :-)

[Adelia Alighieri]

This is one the most beautifully written poems I've ever read. It leaves me thinking and stunned. Brrrrilliant job. I'd rather give you a standing 'O' for it. Kudos.

[Jasmine]

I don't know how to add to the chorus of praise that has already reviewed your poem - i wouldn't be saying anything original!

only this - "flaming curves that are bedewed with time." genius.

[Cassiopia Summers]

Wow, this poem leaves me utterly speechless, I love it. I think this work is straight from the heart, I can feel each word. Amazingly stunning.