Between the Whispers and the Sighs

Between the whispers and the sighs

The sweet taste of champagne,
still lingers on her lips
The fragrance of jasmine oil,
slides from her fingertips

I know that I'm ready for,
whatever she has in mind
There's a warmth taking over me,
that's moving deep inside

A mystic instigation,
of skin against skin
In breathless anticipation,
for loving to begin

Outside is the darkness,
of a cold winters night
Inside there's a passion,
burning by firelight

Chorus
Between the whispers and the sighs
I can read between the lines,
I'm following your signs,
Between the whispers and the sighs
I sense our love is right on track,
and there's no going back

Outside snow is falling,
no leaves left on the trees
but inside there's a heat that
brings me to my knees

Trapped inside the vertigo,
as lovers rise and fall
Isn't dizzy desire the answer,
whenever romance calls?

Chorus
Between the whispers and the sighs
I can read between the lines,
I'm following your signs,
Between the whispers and the sighs
I sense our love is right on track,
and there's no going back

There's a solemn silence,
no whispering of words
After love's expression,
only heartbeats are heard

I've never ever, felt this way,
for anyone else before
I hear eternity calling us,
as we open up love's door

Chorus
Between the whispers and the sighs
I can read between the lines,
I'm following your signs,
Between the whispers and the sighs
I sense our love is right on track,
and there's no going back


The sweet taste of champagne...
still... 
lingers...
on...
her...
lips.


John Derek Hamilton
June 4,2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM
Wow John, this is such a lover's poem expressed and enhanced with melody! So glad your win in Greg's contest with your excerpt from this marvel caused me to hunt for this poem or I would have missed reading it. I am Faving this beauty! Please consider adding this to the bottom our your winning excerpt so others don't have to hunt for it as I did. More Faves will be waiting for sure! : ) xxoo
Hamilton Avatar
September 19, 2019 at 8:26 PM
Wow Connie I am so glad you came by today, your enthusiasm picked me up, I was having a bad day, you just made me feel better! Thanks specially for the fave!
Lindley Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 2:55 PM
I was entranced by this wondrously woven piece. A true pleasure to read and contemplate its romantic appeal to the essence and beauty of love.. A fav..
Hamilton Avatar
June 28, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Thanks Robert for your kind words and the fave, that means a lot to me! Take care! JD
Chiri Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 5:10 AM
Amazing John! Your words are just that simply amazing!;)
Hamilton Avatar
June 23, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thanks Brenda
Ashley Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 11:32 PM
Wow! John, I was completely captivated by the passionate beauty and romantic imagery of your stirring lyric. Your potent artistry knows no bounds, my talented friend. A great song and a big fav for me! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Hamilton Avatar
June 21, 2019 at 10:26 AM
Thanks so much for the nice complimentary words and especially the fave that means a lot to me coming from you! I'm glad you see the value of what I do, thanks so much for your kind visit!
Sietesantos Avatar
June 18, 2019 at 4:21 PM
John, this is awesome indeed - so romantic and sensuous! It should be on radio, on tv, everywhere - so beautiful! You've got the lyrical gift, my friend! BRAVO! Love and hugs. Pandita
Hamilton Avatar
June 20, 2019 at 2:01 PM
Thanks Pandita for your high praise, it's nice someone else sees value in what I do!!
Adams Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 7:56 PM
Wow! You really are good at lyrics! This is one form of poetry I have always struggled with but you seem to have mastered it! Love the chorus! Well done poet
Adams Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM
perhaps one day I will get the hang of lyrics, freestyle flows best from my thoughts although i attempt forms at times~! I once attempted lyrics in a contest on here...Craig hosted it, can't even remember if it placed but it took me forever to write!
Hamilton Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Hamilton Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Thanks Sandra, music comes easy to me as I've been writing songs for many years, now poetry is another thing at which YOU excel!! Thanks for the kind visit!
May Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:17 PM
An excellent lyric John, with a great chorus..
Hamilton Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 8:43 PM
Thanks Joseph, glad you came by!
La France Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:27 AM
John, oh master of lyrics, this is wonderful, I was drawn in my the title and was not disappointed, love this song and it is a FAV for me ~
Hamilton Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Wow Constance I'm so glad you liked this one, I especially thank you for the fave, that means a lot to me!!
Messina Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 10:37 PM
Outstanding lyrics, John. I agree with Jan. Put this gem to music. Well done my friend. Charlie
Hamilton Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 12:02 PM
Thanks Charles I do appreciate your vote of confidence and kind visit!
Allison Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 10:12 AM
These are the most beautiful, sensual romantic lyrics i've seen in a long time John you MUST get this gem set to music it is superb! adding to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 4:34 PM
Wow thanks Jan, it did feel special as I wrote it down, indeed I have a melody in mind, now, just to find someone to record it. Thanks for the positive words and especially the fave!! Take care JD
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