John Hamilton Poet Lyric

Between the Whispers and the Sighs, Revised

Between the whispers and the sighs (short version)

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


A mystic instigation,
your skin against my skin
Breathless anticipation,
for loving to begin


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


Trapped inside the vertigo,
as lovers rise and fall
Dizzy desire's the answer,
whenever romance calls.


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


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


Chorus Repeat


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


John Derek Hamilton
original write December 2019
revision October 4,2020

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John Watt October 22, 2020 at 9:42 PM John, a very enjoyable lyric of romance. I love how you use the five senses to bring the reader into the frame and sense the heightening of emotions. I really liked the vertigo/dizzy stanza... love does crazy things to the senses! Also the reading between the lines of whispers and sighs; that makes for a great refrain. I wish you all the best as you bring these wonderful lyrics to fruition in song ~ John John Hamilton October 23, 2020 at 6:21 AM Thanks John, I always enjoy your insightful comments, I didn't even notice I used all the senses, you are an astute reader, I thank you for your visit!

Joanna Daniel October 21, 2020 at 2:44 AM A lovely lyric, John, you are a great lyric master:) John Hamilton October 21, 2020 at 7:07 AM Thanks Jo, I'm so glad you visited some of my recent poems, and they were to your liking! I do appreciate your support!

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2020 at 1:34 PM this is really really gorgeous. Where romantic lyrics are concerned, it's right up my alley. John Hamilton October 6, 2020 at 9:01 AM Thanks Andrea, I think you liked the original one too, pleased you like it again!

Silent One October 4, 2020 at 9:19 AM Another great lyric my friend... You capture the feelings of love very well.. John Hamilton October 4, 2020 at 9:55 AM Thanks So, nice to have you come by today!

Vijay Pandit October 4, 2020 at 5:29 AM Delightfully romantic lyrics, John. Your poem lingers in the air after reading.. with a sweet sound of whispers and sighs celebrating love. I enjoyed the tone and flow. Saving in my FAVES. John Hamilton October 4, 2020 at 9:54 AM Wow Vijay I am thankful for your positive expressions and for the fave, you might want to check out the longer version many faved that one as well!

Elaine George October 4, 2020 at 4:05 AM I would love to hear this put to music...truly beautiful. ~ Elaine John Hamilton October 4, 2020 at 9:53 AM Thanks Elaine nice to see you grace my page today, I am actually getting the music put to it now, hopefully in a month or so we'll have a new song, very exciting!