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 🍃

[CD Campbell]

Who says that romance for all things feminine brilliant is dead? Not I and definitely not you. With your meter and scheme, you have done a thousand deeds more than a passing ogling eye. Beautiful tribute brother.

[Richard🖌]

G'Day, My Fine Brother! 👌

I'm sure I speak for most every male writer onsite, to some degree or another, of all our beautifully fulfilling, feminine comrades, eh?
And, what a distinct pleasure it is to receive this encouraging aplomb, appreciation, and regard from such an accomplished artist as yourself.

With my most sincere thanks … A Happy Christmas & Fulfilling 2020! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Chris]

I sooo agree with how the thoughts expressed flow ...and echo.

[Richard🖌]

G'morning, Chris!

Enjoyin' a steamy cuppa joe, I hope. ☕️
Glad you took a cotton to this'n, as I'm thinkin' the rest-o the guys will, too. ; )

Thanks for stoppin' in for a read, and fer catchin' that snafu … good eye, Guy! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Chris]

Was a gray morning brightened by finding your piece... take care.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Turnin'-to, mate!

[Marie-Louise.]

How beautiful this is on reading it yet again, and what an accolade from a poet to a poetess as he bows in acknowledgment of her worthiness.
I am learning to appreciate all these wonderful writings. They are food for the soul.
Thank you.
Only 100 I am afraid. It would not accept 110!

[Richard🖌]

Why, thank you, Lady Marie-Louise🌸

For enjoying a second bite of the apple … how honorably gratified you've bade an olde bard feel.
That my humble words were amply elegant and sumptuous enough to express genuinely adequate sentiments of my Dear Lady-Poets' true wonderment, beauty, and treasured worth … what a fortunate poet, indeed, I would be.
I've no sufficient words to thank you enough for these lovely words of yours, you've so generously blessed mine with.

With my warmest, most grateful hug to thee! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Marie-Louise.]

Artful, appreciative, cheeky!

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Marie-Louise🌻

It is so nice of you to read and comment on this "cheeky" and grateful little homage to the fairer poetic sex.

Big HUG 'n a smile! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[kitty]

In gratitude I write,"A tribute that outruns all others for 'Midas' has enhanced your touch. The charm of words is certainly there- blushes you seek to spare - for you the 'Bard', have brought forth words that for others would have been hard!"

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Kitty 🌟

For showing your gratitude, too,
in a lovely poem review.
There's nothing more lovely or true,
than feeling sweet heart breaths from You! : )

in thanks for the sweet years shared with you, M'Dear Lady-Poet.
With many happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Susan 🦋]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!.. Awwwwww It's just such a sweet tribute to all the lovely ladies and their beautiful hearts, thoughts and feelings poured into poetry that captivates! Geez ya got it going on here...loving the imagery!! From that smitten bard to a parade of wonderful ladies!! ( ha! lithe, slim, strong or stout!!) Such an enjoyable read this afternoon. Thank you!
**** I have added a word in particular to my notes.."stygian night" :-)

[Richard🖌]

Aw, Sweet Lady Susan,

I am sooo very grateful for You,
and the privilege of all we've been through.
You've made teaching such a sheer blessing;
plus, reading your poems, I'm confessing,
has been more rewarding than you know …
for, it's been divine watching you grow.

You are truly welcome, Susan Dear … yet, it is I who most humbly and gratefully thank YOU ever-so true! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Sarah K Cass]

How enchanting a read this is, Richard dearest. A lovely hop, skip and jump through your lines. 💋😘

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Sessie!

I'm so happy you find this little number enchanting … it is about You, ya know! ; )

Big hug! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[heavenscentgirl1]

A beautiful Tribute for the Ultimate poetess who shares her words and Art with You here at The Cafe. . I have my favorites too
Mj 😇

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Mary Jo,

There are so many wonderful poetesses on here to read and enjoy, one could keep busy 24/7/365, and never become bored. 😏

In fact, we're mighty hungry for some more beautiful pieces from your sweet pen, too … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

(pardon the redo … the read me part didn't take)

[Richard🖌]

I meant "read more" part didn't take.