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I Speak Your Name

I Speak Your Name

I dream of sweet yesterdays
like bubbles on the tongue,
and looking for the fantasies
across the streams of conciousness.
Over paper dreams of sinlessness
I walk the shores of endlessness,
to climb the mountain peaks
and rocky crags of loneliness

I watch the setting sun,
and hear the gentle hissing
as it sinks into the sea.
I gaze upon the stars and moon
as tears fill up my eyes.
Will I feel less loneliness
if I gather them for luck?
 
For days I watch the fiery sun
'til my eyes are scorched and black,
then turn and look at emptiness
that sears the sight I lack.
As darkness lightens up my sky,
my mind is cleaved in twain,
and upon my swollen tongue
I taste of the gentle rain.
There, upon the plate of time,
I find a sweet repast,
and taste the wine of heaven.
 
The unity I now feel
sates my thirsty soul
as droplets of rain fall,
I release the tears,
to let them mingle
with rain on reddened cheeks.
At last! I'm whole again
and can finally speak your name!

— Rett, Nov 15, 2008

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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themoonman

themoonman

17 years 6 months ago

Rett...

as the owner of some hard times myself I understand your poem... a very spiritual poem... an improving of self... a letting go of... yes... enjoyed the write Rett and thank you for sharing with us... Richard
Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Richard

Of all the people here, I figured that if anyone understood it, that person would be you. Thank you sir, I appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby" Rett: 2008
L

Lonnie

17 years 6 months ago

Awesome, Rett!

Once again I'm bowled over by your sheer eloquence and poetic sensitivity! My friend, you are indeed a credit to this website! Rated you a five! Lonnie
Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Lonnie

I dunno about the eloquent part, but once in a while I kinda get things close. I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever notice that the government officials who want to ban gun ownership are the very ones that should be shot anyway?" Rett: 2008
Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thank you Janice

I am always in enjoyment of your comments. I appreciate it. Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever notice that the politicians who want to ban gun ownership are the very ones that should be shot anyway?" Rett: 2008
Linda Moses

Linda Moses

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

Actually, it is eloquent. You expressed your feelings very well.
Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

My sincere appreciation Linda

Thank you very much. I have never been told I did something eloquently before and now twice on one poem. Must be something I ate. *G* Respectfully, Rett: "Did you ever notice that the politicians who want to ban gun ownership are the very ones that should be shot anyway?" Rett: 2008
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

Rett

"must be something I ate." Bull. Linda and Lon are correct, this is very eloquent, and touching. But, it helps gettin' on with the gettin' on, so write on, bro! ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- "The term "paranoid" would seem to indicate a lack of preparation.... I prefer to be labled "hypervigilant"