Aditi Mishra Poet Lyric

Gently Now, Gently

Shriveled dreams shiver tonight
your eyes shimmer with tears
tainted hopes scare your heart
crumbling under forgotten years

I've blended mellowed lullabies
in pouring stardust from above
drenching your vineyard of pain
in draped showers of my love



   Chorus:

    Gently now, gently let me wrap
      your fingers entwined in laces
    I've woven a blanket of stars
      in clouds of fragrant traces.
   Gently now, gently let me caress
     your parched lips with mine
   trembling to melt frozen breath
      as snowflakes in dewy outline



Darling, let me be your solace
in storms of anxious blue rain
your halo I embrace in euphony
of silk-kissed healing vervain

Your unfurling petals tonight dance
in soothing cuddles of light afloat
Musical sandcastles orchestrate
drunk moonlight for you to dote



  Chorus:

   Gently now, gently let me wrap
     your fingers entwined in laces
   I've woven a blanket of stars
     in clouds of fragrant traces
   Gently now, gently let me caress
     your parched lips with mine
   trembling to melt frozen breath
    as snowflakes in dewy outline



Bridge:

Let your soul dance in velvet dew
we've waited for long to love again
rhythms of silent hearts to flow
on painted canvas of ethereal touch



   Chorus:

    Gently now, gently let me wrap
      your fingers entwined in laces
    (Let your soul dance in velvet dew)
       I've woven a blanket of stars
     in clouds of fragrant traces
       (we've waited for long to love again)
    Gently now, gently let me caress
       your parched lips with mine
    (rhythms of silent hearts to flow)
       trembling to melt frozen breath
     as snowflakes in dewy outline
      (on painted canvas of ethereal touch)

    Gently now, gently brush my essence..

     Gently now, gently my safe heaven...


August 30, 2020

Pick-A-Title, Vol 22 - Lyric 2 - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Title Chosen: Gently Now, Gently

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Shane Thacker February 13, 2024 at 5:17 PM Lovely song, Aditi. I love the line "I've woven a blanket of stars in clouds of fragrant traces". Very beautiful!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2020 at 12:48 PM - Incredibly beautiful, Aditi - Congratulations on your top first place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sigrid Ermine September 25, 2020 at 6:33 AM Massive Congratulations, Aditi!! Clearly an extremely beautiful, tangible song, conjures much romanticism and sadness. I am a fan of your song, admire the skill you have in creating it.

John Watt September 24, 2020 at 2:56 PM You showed your musical side here so fluently, Aditi. Words that tantalize and imagery that paints a vivid story. I loved "I've blended mellowed lullabies in pouring stardust from above". Congratulations on your 1st place win, my friend.

Edward Ibeh September 24, 2020 at 2:25 PM Damn! This floored me, but then again, you never fail to do so, Aditi:-) Absolutely spectacular! Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest!

Sigrid Ermine August 30, 2020 at 4:51 PM Hi Aditi. The images are so strong! Yours always are. I love the chorus, it sends us even deeper into the mood. Lace, parched etc. are so textural. I have the feeling you had a tune in mind while you wrote your lyrics. They're not too easy to deliver. Wonderful write!