Ultimate Poetess⁓✨ (a salute to all our wonderful Lady-Poets)

Quatrains in Iambic Hexameter, with an aabb, ccdd, etc; Rhyme Scheme.

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 U l t i m a t e Po e t e s s^✨

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Her ink vibrates in universal amplitude,

with such sure vibrant force pure ecstasies exude …

releasing with each graceful sweep of every stroke,

her words resound upon the page, as tho’ they'd spoke.

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Her flowing mane, as ebon as the Stygian night,

or golden as soft-textured braids, corn-silken bright.

I’ve seen her auburn waves, as hot as Hades’ fire;

or, lustrous brunette strands, that spark ardent desire.

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Oh, passion’s touch, awake unto life’s fervent dreams,

that evermore, desires and wantings merge as streams.

From every heartsong pours her sweet elixir’s voice,

eternal rapture ~ captured … aye, you'll have no choice.

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The shape she takes, it may be lithe or slightly slim …

might be, she’s strong or stout; perhaps, or fairly prim.

She’s every woman who has bravely shared her heart,

learned how to charm us with her wonders from the start.

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Each smitten bard in every land and realm worldwide,

has surely yearned to have her writing by his side …

impressive with her graceful wisdom’s keen surprise,

indulge him with the magic in her spark’ling eyes.

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If Free Verse, Sonnet, Villanelle, or lovely Prose,

it matters not what kind of poem she bestows;

for, when she blends her heart and soul into her ink,

it's hers you'll be ~ when she signs with a knowing wink*

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Richard W. Jenkins

©2019

Author's Note

Artwork, from Wikimedia Illustrations.

Please, feel free to offer whatever advice or comments you think will help! : )

Reviews

[Audrey M.]

This poem is so lovely it plays like a melody.
So tender and silky, it speaks to me.
How many hearts have you stolen or left throats swollen?
My dear man you are a rare gift with song,
Please don't keep me not waiting long
For another chance to hear your voice
Please understand I have no choice.
I'd love to dance to your tune
In the hour of midnights first June.
(Ok hardly is it advice to give or comment made. But I had to answer in this way, for to read your words is to dance in celebration to a man who celebrates women. Thank you for sharing

[Richard🖌]

With a broad "Thank you" heart smile, Dear Audrey 🌸

Sighhh! Such a compellingly stirring review you've gifted this doting poem and its graciously pleased author.
You certainly know how to catch a bard's attention, charming him with a delightfully sweet, warmly imaginative verse of your own.
Seems you celebrate men every bit as enjoyably as I do women.

For answering in the way you have, please, accept my warmest hug of thanks to thee, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

And in the mixture of a wink with ink...oh what an euphoria...don’t you think???🌹🌹🌹

[Richard🖌]

Well, Kelly Dear 🌾

Hm?
The sweet way you put it with that inky wink,
I certainly am inclined to, you know … think*

Thank you ever-so warmly, Our Lovely Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Now now those thoughts ...we’ve been taught of what those thoughts have brought...and bought....u simply should have never thought....🌹🌹🌹

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful tribute to all the great lady poets
I’m sure I’m not included more of an amateur ditty writer here well done I say thanks for elevating the ladies up now it’s time for us women to write of our men poets if only words could describe adequately how some have encouraged me from the time I was a newbie here Shy and unsure groping in the vines of this cafe that grew outside the windows to make me feel welcome Not not so stupid where I could sit at the back bench of the cafe and look, write run competitions and just feel at peace here where I didn’t feel judged
Thanks to you all you know who you are !

[Richard🖌]

Goodness, Julie 🔆

Here you are again … ummm-HM!
What an unexpected, special treat you truly are, to stroll by for a second bit of the apple.
It is for You equally I composed this beautiful homage to "all" our wonderfully captivating lady-poets.

And, ohhh, M'Dear, I get shaky knees imagining the enthralling poetry you'd each pen for us lucky, smitten bards … one can only dream. 😏

I hope, somehow, I'm included in your list of inspirers, Julie … it makes me feel deeply warmed and proud to think so.

Your peace is my peace, as your wondrously enthralling words in review spark a joy any man would cherish.
Ever-so gratefully, I hold you fondly in my warmest thoughts! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I happened across this today again in my feed
Read the poem again and your remarks
Love it
Love the cafe ! It’s a soft spot in this crazy mixed up but beautiful world we live in to come and sit in cafe and not be judged but somehow cherished by complete strangers who are friends far and wide
Thanks Richard love the old world language too you write with

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am quite fond of this poem, especially since my two favorite all-time poets are Dickinson, one, and Plath, two.
There is something both soft and strong in their writings all at the same time...and vulnerability shines through....Plath led the life expected, subservient for the most part. But she was really strong in her poetry and like she said in Lady Lazarus ..."i eat men like air"--
Fourth verse, line three should be "who"---
but wow, such a tribute to the past female poets as well as to the marvelous female poets we have on this site----an abundance of great voices.
Well expressed, Richard.
j.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, my fine friend, Jacob 😊

It is so nice to see you and to receive another of your always gracious, helpful, and appreciated reviews; especially, for this lovely little piece in homage to our fair poetess virtuosos.
How empty our hearts would be without their enthralling works of wonderment, and who better to express "life" in the marvelous art of poetic expression, than they who gift "it's" very breath unto the world⁓*

You mention Dickinson and Plath, among my very favorites, alongside Browning, Millay, and Brontë, et al.
Thanks so gratefully for reminding me of my who/whom rules … buy me books and buy me books! 🙄

I am thrilled you find such favor in this rather complex composition, Jacob.
You honor and graciously humble an olde bard … thank you! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Katrina Mckeown]

Very impressive absolutely stunning piece, epic .. love everything about this , it’s truly captivating. Thank you so much for being here and sharing your work!

[Richard🖌]

Goodness-ME, Katrina!

You'll have me headed to the pharmacy for a large bottle of slimming shampoo for my head … LOL!
Truly, M'Lady, I can only compose and share in hopes of receiving such wondrously warming accolades as yours, and how thoroughly thrilling it is to be so well enjoyed … thank YOU!

I guess you know, Dear Katrina, this poem is written in homage to You … with warmest hugs 'n brightest blessings! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Katrina Mckeown]

Now I’m blushing 😊 thanks for giving me a warm glow.

[Richard🖌]

Such the pleasure 'tis. 😏

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and wonderful words written Richard.
"Each smitten bard in every land and realm worldwide,
has surely yearned to have her writing by his side …
impressive with her graceful wisdom’s keen surprise,
indulge him with the magic in her spark’ling eyes,"
The above lines were my favorite. The eyes, they can tempt us or make us stay away. Thank you my firnd for sharing the outstanding work.
Coyote

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear John ⭐

How excellent it is to receive your inspiring and always welcomed accolades for this well-deserved verse of homage to our many beautiful poetesses.
I've enjoyed your excerpted selection of lines to highlight, as they are amongst my favorite, as-well … great minds think alike, eh? 🤔

Thank you ever-so gratefully, my friend.
A bushel basket of happy thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

I always enjoy your work and you are welcome Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Thanks again, Syr John.

[andrew mitchell]

Nice work as always Richard and flattery will get you everywhere I am told:) Lovely tributes to our valuable comrades in a politically correct world!

[Richard🖌]

Hello, Andrew 🔆

What a treat to find you reading and enjoying one of my little efforts … especially, this dedication to all our incomparably amazing Lady-Poets.
I hope you're right about the "flattery" part. ; )
Where would we be without all those wondrously blessed Poetesses to thrill our every ardently wishful and appreciative fibre, eh?

Hope all's as delightfully blissful in your world as it is in mine.
Thank you for your good words, My Fine Friend! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Dave]

What a panorama of beauty you present with your goddesses of the written prose.
Makes me wish to find just who they are, I'd read them all, both near and far.
Thank you for the beautiful, thoughtful writings you share with us.

Take care - Dave

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Dave, our finely accomplished author! ✍

How proud you make me feel by selecting this deeply-appreciative little dedication to all our faire lady-poets.
I am more than sure the ladies here would simply love it if a gent of your stature were to find and pay a visit with each of them to enjoy their enchanting writes, and I know they will appreciate your embracing review, as have I.

You are more than welcome, My Fine Friend … I thank you equally! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Dave]

Richard - your flattery is wonderful to hear, though I don't believe it is quite that much deserved. I have been away for a while and I hope to get back in the groove.
Be sure to take care - Dave

[Richard🖌]

Good to see you, My Fine Friend. : )

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Richard... you have etched verses in stone with such a lovely pen... upon my tablet of inspiration. To express our feelings of flowers and the scent of blessings bestowed... we thank you. truly, Pat

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh, Pat, M'Dear 🌹

With such warmth seldom felt from a lady's pen, I bow ever-so deeply with shaky knees from the sheer bliss of graciousness bestowed upon my humbly grateful, bardic self.

By virtue of the very essence of your sweet words, my warmest blush of sincere gratitude.
My most happy hugs to Thee! ⁓ Richard 🍃


PS: It makes me look like an unappreciative fool when I don't get notice of reviews, but yours, and others, I had to find when I came responding to the latest. 😔

[Patricia Wedel]

Thou are in my grace... Knight of the virtues rendered through your verse. I bid you nigh... my Lord. Pat

[Richard🖌]

Ah, M'Lady Faire,
'Tis sweetly thought ⁓ RJ

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful tribute to female poets and love your rhyming

[Richard🖌]

Juile Dear 🌷

It is a pleasure to have composed this work of deepest appreciation and admiration to You and all the lady-poets … that You love anything from Me is a joy ohhh-so treasured.

Bless You and fill your heart with wonders galore! ⁓ Richard 🍃


PS: It makes me look like an unappreciative fool when I don't get notice of reviews, but yours, and others, I had to find when I came responding to the latest. 😔

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I’m responding late here too
ps I still love this perfect write ✍️

[Chris Shaw]

A finely crafted tribute to women poets. How wonderful Richard. That will put a smile on many faces for sure. I love your quatrains, each beautiful but the second with it's exceptionally delightful poetic expression has to be my favourite. Corn silken braids adds a touch of summer to a winter day. So very nicely composed, utterly charming.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Dear Lady Chris 🥀

Your wonderful words of praising delight make an olde bard's heart dance, proving just how authentic the sincere spirit of this poem truly is.
And, what loveliness you've bestowed on this fawning piece to You and all your comrade lady-poets … um!

Thank you for reading and finding such favor in these honest lines of admiration and gratitude.
With many happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃


PS: It makes me look like an unappreciative fool when I don't get notice of reviews, but yours, and others, I had to find when I came responding to the latest. 😔