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

[Coyote Poetry]

Poem is beautiful and the knowledge we all desire in a life is learned with time and experience. I like the set-up and the flow of the poem. I had wise people around me most of my life. If I listen more I would have a better life today. Complete poem is outstanding. Thank you.
Coyote

[Abdul Aziz]

When a poem has been reviewed 60 times, and yet maintains a rating of more than 97%, you know it is good. Or maybe that is an understatement! I just had to come back to add this! I'm still doing my best to get everyone I know to read this.

[the_stoic]

i am spellbound ! am literally falling short of words .. i mean a poet of your stature ! one of the finest poems i have read till date .. this is perfect to the 't' .. i dare not find any kind of errors (i know i won't even if i try) .. this is going into my favourite .. phew

[Emily B]

your words are beautiful and I have so many things to learn

[R E Tree]

Wow this pulls the reader right into the poem and gets them involved as the conversational tone in this makes the reader feel directly spoken to. I find this poem touching and heart felt. You make words dance on the paper making a professional beautiful performance. Each stanza done so well just like every step of a dance. This is a metaphor by the way

[John Fitzgerald]

I've read several of your works, and I find everything to be astronomically inspirational. You have an unusual ability to put a spot on every detail and every slight of emotion; that is very rare. Thanks for doing what you do.

[Fran Marie]

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.


What beauty, you write in vivid imagery~ this is divine in its poetic expression

I so love the above stanza~as my fave but the entire piece is top notch poetry

to be sure

WeLL DonE!! my friend...

[Augustus]

Stunning! Sensational imagery...my word, this was a real joy to read...quoting any line as the best would be a gross injustice to the rest...
The irrepressible emotions seem to flow like honey out of a jar...with all its sweetness and richness...I also liked the phrase "Teach me" at the beginning of every stanza...it lends continuity to the poem...It is a wonderfully elegant love song, exploring all the nuances of love....replete with brilliant metaphors...the rhyme too, is always free flowing...
So many aspects of classical poetry brought to life here...and they make this write so effective!
It was a privilege to review this...

[thedaydreamer]

Unique. Thats the first word that came out, when I thought of the poem. This poem has an integrity of its own. The best virtue, in my opinion, is that this poem stays being tethered to the idea of "Teach Me...".

The metaphors, the similes, the form, the words are amazing and very consistent, so does the rhyming scheme. Very good piece of work indeed.

My favorite lines are..
"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.

Wow.