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 🍃

[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. 😔

[Einstein Noodle]

:) fine tribute to women sir! and so romantic if i were a woman i would fall in love with you :))))))))))))))) and the pinch of humor in closing is simply the perfect touch .. well done .. this one will have the maidens swooning :)
E.

[Richard🖌]

M'Dear Friend, Gene ✊

I could not be happier with your approval and brightly sent bevy of accolades, had I won the Nobel Prize for Poetry.

Sincerely, I hope the incomparably amazing Writers' Café poetesses, at least, share your sentiments in measure … and, though, I will admit I am quite smitten with the idea of You falling in-love with Me, the thought (even as a woman) disturbs my sleep … LOL!

Thank you, truly, for your read and great compliments, M'Fine Friend! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha! even as a woman eh!? :)))))))))) well .. i am not the pick of the crop no doubt about it :))))))))))))))))))))))) Happy Valentine's Day coming up dahlink :))))))))))))))))))))))

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. what an incredible compliment that pic is .. stunning ... emotive and sexy ;)

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, My Fine Friend,
I must wholly agree with your sentiments.
Luck was on my side when it came into view … I thought it befit the poem's ambiance and design harmoniously.

[Silmara McGarry]

So so very much enjoyable and absolutely amazing the way that joyfully the words dance in the reader's mind. I could hardly wait for the next word!!! The lady's and poetesses are most certainly to really love this sparkling, colourful, and vibrant poem. I love the title!!!! And though the entire poem is wonderful, my favourites were the first and third parts and also great finish!!! Superb Richard!!!!!

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh-MY, Sweet Sil 🎶

Your voice sings as a glorious choral symphony of angels sent down to bless my humble efforts to adequately pay gracious homage to Ye, my fairest poetic kin.

It is such a harmoniously ironic fact you've highlighted the exact verses that most certainly inspired my heart and soul … go figure! 💕

Bless You, dear poetess, for your inspiringly warm touch of graciousness … happy hugs to thee for finding such enthralling favor in my humble words! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Silmara McGarry]

:blush: ))) You are most welcome!!

[emmajoy]

Oh you've opened the flood gates with this one, Richard!!!!

What a wonderfully considered and beautifully created happiness here. It's true, of course, ladies can have the upper hand when it comes to their choice of words, language.. but then again, you and your bless like can create tsunamis of your own but definitely not as lethal! How on earth you can express such genuinely considered phrases within such incredible meter is beyond my brain ( you know it's only pea size, anyway! )

What wonderful thoughts here laid: ' The shape she takes, it may be lithe or slightly slim … might be, she’s strong or stout; perhaps, just prim.' - - - ' 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* '

Wonderfully happy, sharing, and of course, absolutely TRUE! :)

What a wonderfully wonderful illustration, Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Em,

To receive such eloquently voiced words of beauty, candor, warmly expressed appreciation, and praise, serve as certain proof this piece in homage to the Ultimate Poetess was directed succinctly t'ward Thee.

Your blessings' touch is sheer bliss, Lady Em … ever-so warmly gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[emmajoy]

Can only say Thank You. Richard. Haven't been called a lady for ages. :)

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, so remiss I've been. ; )

[poetgurl]

This is just sweet and ever so lovely thought out. Very poetic and wonderful.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Kimmie : )

I am so thrilled you found such bright favor in this salute to all of you fine Café Poetesses.

Bless You for all you do in sharing your heart, mind, and soul … you're a wonderful inspiration!

Thank you ever-so sincerely, Kimmie ⁓ Richard🍃