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My True Love's Native Tongue

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Sweet music is my true love's native tongue, no other language so reveals her soul- in rhythms, notes, and rests, her thoughts made whole; for moments brief, her hearer's hearts made young. Sweet music is my true love's native tongue, transporting souls to heaven's shores when she is singing, bringing them reluctantly back down to earth when her last note is sung. As words are formed of letters - simple things, these words build books; and books, vast libraries. Likewise, my joy is built of melodies composed of pure and perfect notes she sings. No language could so move me to rejoice more than the music of my true love’s voice. Written 2/24/1999 for my true love on her birthday

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Gary Radice

Date: 9/10/2022 4:19:00 AM

What a lovely poem John. It hits all the right notes. :) ..and what a gift your wife must have. Beautiful. It's a perfect sonnet that is - as Susan has already said - 'laden with musicality'. Great work. Cheers - Gary

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/8/2020 12:39:00 AM

Like Tom I read your winning entry and was drawn to read the whole, John. A beautiful tribute to your wife. You chose a great excerpt and the accompanying picture is perfect! Congratulations, John.

John Watt
Date: 8/26/2021 2:50:00 PM

So grateful for your endearing comment and your poetry friendship, Wendy.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/6/2020 12:17:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your wife John, After reading your stanza for the contest I headed here to see the full version. I wasn't disappointed. Tom

John Watt
Date: 10/6/2020 2:35:00 AM

Thanks ever so kindly for making the double journey, Tom. You are such a good Soup friend ~ John

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/31/2020 8:02:00 PM

John, your love of music shines in this beautifully tender sonnet laden with musicality. A rich metaphoric beauty so sweet in song and luscious imagery. I adore this graceful gem, its title, its rhythm, its rhymes and I rejoice in being swept up in your superb artistry. Warmest wishes always, dear poet and friend.. ~Susan

John Watt
Date: 10/7/2020 8:25:00 PM

Thank you for the fave and the thoughtful support, my friend.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/7/2020 5:00:00 PM

John, I failed to mention that this magnificent poem is a big fav!

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/1/2020 4:09:00 PM

To know that your ardent muse was inspired by your wife's golden voice (it must truly be beautiful..) is so moving. Your talented pen glows in this poem, John. Your reply makes this romantic piece even more endearing and precious. You are both blessed :)

John Watt
Date: 4/1/2020 12:21:00 AM

Susan, your words wash over me like a gentle spring rain. Thank you so very much for your kindness and affirmation; this is one of my favorite poems. It was written for my bride for her 40th birthday and her voice is even more beautiful and precious to me having been through so much together. Smiles, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/8/2020 1:26:00 PM

So far, as I go through the list, this one would be my favorite because it's such a beautiful praise for your love.

John Watt
Date: 4/1/2020 12:23:00 AM

Andrea, I'm very slow to respond here, but thank you for the generous comment. I submitted this in the contest two years ago, so I won't be submitting it again. Still, I'm grateful for your affirmation. Hugs, John

Constance La France

Date: 2/22/2020 6:13:00 PM

John, I like your poem and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

John Watt
Date: 2/23/2020 1:46:00 PM

Thank you Constance for the "Dagger" contest and for the win. Hope you have a great day!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/19/2020 10:47:00 PM

Hi John, I love the imagery in this "song" and the metaphor. Especially love the title and the first line of the poem. Congratulations!

John Watt
Date: 2/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

Sam, your comment means a lot to me because this poem means a lot to me. Thank you for the encouraging words ~ John

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/20/2016 8:06:00 PM

John, what a lovely Sonnet. You seem to do so well with the iambic pentameter and rhymes. Sonnets are my favorite, and I see you have written a few others too which are also beautifully written. Excellent work! 7 Sandra

John Watt
Date: 6/20/2016 8:34:00 PM

Thanks for the heartwarming comment, Sandra! It's great knowing there are other sonnet lovers out there. Do you have a favorite by Shakespeare? I think #29 is my new favorite ~ John