Desert winds flow through his hair,
And the sun has burned his eyes blind,
So that they see only what he was taught to believe;
He does not know any other way to be…
But I shall teach him…
I will show him the beauty and truth,
That flows in the rivers here,
I shall teach him to listen to the winds,
And the ancient stories they love to whisper,
To those that have the ears to hear.
He speaks too loudly and proudly.
I shall hush his voice,
And teach him life is not about control,
But about freedom and wisdom,
About listening and learning,
About loving with your heart,
Not dissecting with your mind,
Questioning every word that is spoken…
I can tell you more with a single glance,
A small smile that is reflected in my eyes,
The touch of my fingers as they brush your hand,
Then you can as you sit and command me to listen,
To all you have to say…
Ah how deeply brown the desert sun has burned him,
How much passion blazes in his blood,
His eyes strain to see beyond the boundaries of his life,
But he does not need his eyes at all!
Ah, how I shall teach him to listen to his heart!
To hold and caress the dream that dwells there,
My dear friend,
If you want love,
You need only to love!
Let that desert wind,
Blow those dark thoughts from your mind!
Seek peace here in my arms,
I shall comfort you,
Care for you,
Teach you to understand the nature of women.
You cannot control the world,
Or what it thinks of you-
You cannot control me.
But I can let you love me,
And teach you how to see,
As one who is beloved,
As one whom I love…
An exquisitely proffered vow of feminine mystique to heal and balance wayward masculine prerogative. The spritual aspects of the romantic impulse pulls the reader lovingly inside the beautiful flow of these lines.
I loved this poem. I am always drawn to strong men who think they are weak if they are not in control of everything that surrounds them. At first they seem like an Oasis to me and then over time that dries up and i feel thirst like im sipping from from a cactus plant. You are such a talent! well done.
A love poem,one sided (perhaps) but definately deeply moving and perfectly written.
Beautiful poetry,always,from you.
Best wishes always to you and yours
from
kay.
He speaks too loudly and proudly.
I shall hush his voice,
And teach him life is not about control,
But about freedom and wisdom,
About listening and learning,
About loving with your heart,
Not dissecting with your mind,
Questioning every word that is spoken…
WOW! You always touch me, Retta.
However, I admit that I am guilty myself of overanlyzing with the mind when I'm afraid in matters of the heart. :-) I don't know about others, but for me fear of rejection is the root. LOL Most men don't respond to this as women and recognize that's the fear overanalyzing. They either lecture about overanalyzing or do what the fear told you they were going to do anyway, leave. ;-) A good long session of love making with some reassuring words would've probably been a better choice if they wanted me around much longer. Then they show up later wondering why I'm not receptive. Oh, the ups and downs of learning trust. Hard work. ~~Nordette
And the sun has burned his eyes blind,
So that they see only what he was taught to believe;
He does not know any other way to be…
..POIGNANT LINES..
I know love can unteach him what he was taught..I just hope he will WANT it to..
Here's to miracles that can/do happen..
and here's to the Love that glows within you..it's a blessing to have you on this planet..thankyou!
A dew of grace slid over the leaf of love to create the energy to
materialize "The Desert In His Heart", poetized with words from
the lexicon of a heart that pumps wonders.
The American Fine Letters has received a new page to enrich The
Major Art, and the history of Poetry's twenty-first century is brighter now.
Retta, this reads like a scene from a motivational high budget hoolywood film and i thank you for letting us in.
excellent +++++
peace',
Rich Criso Suarez
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on September 8, 2005
Reindeer, your unique flare and choice of words for the obvious allows your reader to “know” what love should be! Excellent work continues to emanate from your remarkable Den. It’s such a pleasure to read your work. Thank you for sharing it. Take good care and be well.
You have made this all so easy ... and it really is ...
Ah, how I shall teach him to listen to his heart!
To hold and caress the dream that dwells there,
My dear friend,
If you want love,
You need only to love!
These are great lines! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Ahh this is sweet, Reindeer. Now I just hope he loves himself enough to let your love-light shine through. Such a beautiful poem filled with hope and the love of a gentle heart and soul.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 8, 2005
Ah, Reindeer, when you begin philosophizing and treating the common word as the ultimate weapon against ignorance, you are in a class all by your self.
Ah, a kind and sweet lesson in the gentility of life. Your words are are a tonic for fortunate readers, but heeding your words promises rewards beyond entitlement. A second and third reading of this one is highly recommended. Its effect is effective - in a flow of understanding what others may expect of me. Thank you for a goodun' - Bill
Reviewed by Lori M (Reader)
Reviewed on September 8, 2005
But I can let you love me,
And teach you how to see,
As one who is beloved,
As one whom I love…
I love those lines!
Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on September 8, 2005
Nice write ... You think a lot before writing something ...
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(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
Throw the hammer down,
your word rules profound
rhonda
Ron
Beautiful poetry,always,from you.
Best wishes always to you and yours
from
kay.
I shall hush his voice,
And teach him life is not about control,
But about freedom and wisdom,
About listening and learning,
About loving with your heart,
Not dissecting with your mind,
Questioning every word that is spoken…
WOW! You always touch me, Retta.
However, I admit that I am guilty myself of overanlyzing with the mind when I'm afraid in matters of the heart. :-) I don't know about others, but for me fear of rejection is the root. LOL Most men don't respond to this as women and recognize that's the fear overanalyzing. They either lecture about overanalyzing or do what the fear told you they were going to do anyway, leave. ;-) A good long session of love making with some reassuring words would've probably been a better choice if they wanted me around much longer. Then they show up later wondering why I'm not receptive. Oh, the ups and downs of learning trust. Hard work. ~~Nordette
Sandie Angel :o)
So that they see only what he was taught to believe;
He does not know any other way to be…
..POIGNANT LINES..
I know love can unteach him what he was taught..I just hope he will WANT it to..
Here's to miracles that can/do happen..
and here's to the Love that glows within you..it's a blessing to have you on this planet..thankyou!
Vesna*
William .....Peace & Love
TRASK
A dew of grace slid over the leaf of love to create the energy to
materialize "The Desert In His Heart", poetized with words from
the lexicon of a heart that pumps wonders.
The American Fine Letters has received a new page to enrich The
Major Art, and the history of Poetry's twenty-first century is brighter now.
I salute You, Poet!
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Very peaceful and comforting poem. The greatest gift one can give is to touch another with their heart and soul.
A lesson many men could use...and women, too. Wise, wonderful and thoughtfully penned! Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Fine penning!
Take care
Regis
Paul;-)
The eyes and the tounge tell all to a real listener.
excellent +++++
peace',
Rich Criso Suarez
I Love your poetry sis!!
Love Tinka
TX
Always giving a lot to think about.......
Hope all is well with you.......
Eileen
Carmen :-)
to the desert rat in me. ;)
I loved this write Retta!
Ah, how I shall teach him to listen to his heart!
To hold and caress the dream that dwells there,
My dear friend,
If you want love,
You need only to love!
These are great lines! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Sage
wonderful expression of love without limits or control
I love the last stanza
Thanks for sharing
peace and love, Carole
Felix
Take care,
Sherry
And teach you how to see,
As one who is beloved,
As one whom I love…
I love those lines!