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 🍃

[Poetic Beauty]

Oh the love of a woman who write poetry in all its forms. Those of us that write seem to have feelings that run deeper and are more intense. All emotions not simply passion or love but sadness, anger, protectiveness. The full spectrum is felt quite deeply.

This sounds like many different types of woman writers in all their beauty and mystery. They can be compelling and bewitching with their alluring words on paper.

Stunning write with its description, emotions and the style in which it is written. Well done and beautifully captivating.

[Richard🖌]

Once again, Dear PB 🌺🐝

The warmly gentle impact of your sentiments, caressingly give embracing rise from fervors in gracious appreciation for my humble efforts to write for and share with those I hope will grasp and most enjoy them … as you so vividly express you have.
I must agree, M'Lady, there's nothing quite like a woman's broad dimensions of poetic expression, in every passionate aspect of life's endlessly array of thoughts, feelings, emotions, dreams, and desires ever-so completely embraced by the charms of her eloquently knowing pen.

Thank you, Dear PB, ever-so warmly and gratefully for your encouraging compliments, expressed appreciation, and blush-worthy touches! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome. I simply say what a poem says and shows me as I read it. Some takes me on great journeys while others make me think deeply.

[Richard🖌]

It's that way with me, too!

[June bug]

WOW!! This is really beautiful write here, love the form of your write as well.
I love rhyming poems. I love how you put a red mark after the word "Wink"
Nicely written

[Richard🖌]

Sooo, Dear JB, you've taken another bite of my poetic apple! 

How wonderful to be read and enjoyed multiple times by such an accomplished poetess as yourself. Three in a row … I'm sooo very pleased!
I hope you realize this lovely piece is dedicated to You, and to know you love it and think it's beautiful makes my sincere effort feel all the more worthwhile.
Yes, the sparkling red asterisk emphasizes the wondrous power of a lady-poet's wink*

I'm ever-so happy you found and enjoyed this lovely poetess' poem … hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lorry]

Very well captured in this piece, is what we have all known deep down for so long but have confusion putting into words, that the "fairer sex" are far more than that thinnest of veneers can be looked beyond and seen for what they are...which is basically far more than the sum of "our" parts and muchbmore than simply a decoration waiting for males approval for being interesting.
I think that the reader, no matter what prefix they attach to themselves would no doubt see that we really should be ignored more than we are and that these females of the poetical species snd spectrum could size full control and banish us into non existence by simply having no more children.
But we think that because we've had it our own way for so long that they will just smile prettily and say things like gosh and shucks, when all they really want to do is slap some sense into us and size control from those big fat clumsy meat hands of ours and banish us finally into admitting that it is all an act and we just got so used to being in charge, that we'd actually be relieved if they took their rightful place as the goddesses they are and maybe finally we can admit that we are just little boys who grow up into being big little boys, hoping for a proper grown up to tell us what life is really about and make us feel all better ☺
I've long thought that the real differences between the semester is that they have better thesaurus', despite my valiant attempts at procuring the aforementioned lady thesaurus, only to be either sneered at or completely ignored.
I blame bookshop owners for all of this, because no matter how many I try, they all insist that there is no such thing as a lady thesaurus, but us men know they exist..where else would baby sayrus' come from.
Despite being told I'm just an idiot, the search continues! ☺
Now I best be off before I ruin all my good work by starting to talk about all their lovely ladybits snd how they curve in and out in all the right places. I mean, come on!....and oops, me bad! ☺

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Lorry! 👍

I very much enjoyed your attentive, extensive, and fun review of this little homage to all our poetic sisters … albeit, cheeky lampoons. 🤭

Thanks, Pal … a splendid day to ya!⁓ Richard🖌

[FPW]

Hi Richard, I'm so happy I read this today, this is a very beautiful poem. Truly soul touching for any poetess that reads it. I do appreciate the glowing beauty of an intellectual woman. A poetess, even more so. A complete tribute to those very special ladies. Thank you for writing this poem. 💐💐💐

[Richard🖌]

Thank You, Dear Poetess 🥀

Your encouraging words of praise and expressed appreciation both thrill and gratify an bard's humble efforts; especially, from an intellectually beautiful lady-poet.
"Those very special ladies" most certainly include You. 🙏

You're warmly welcome … and, I sincerely thank You, Felly, for your very first, very delightful, visit! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work Richard. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Thomas, for your inspiring compliment.

I consider it a distinct privilege to be appreciated and enjoyed by an honorable peer.

Blessings to Thee, my new friend! ⁓ Richard🖌

[John Sullivan]

My last great flame was a poetess herself, it didn't work out sadly. Wonderful rumination on poetry... and women...

[Richard🖌]

Good morning, John ☕️

Sorry it didn't work out for thee 'n she.
You know what they say: "Plenty-o-fish in the sea."

Thank you, Syr, for reading and your nice compliment! ⁓ Richard🖌️

[John Sullivan]

'Twas many years ago now, time heals, as they say... cheers, friend!

[Richard🖌]

Dyma i chi! 🥂

[not your muse]

your tribute to us poetesses is a gem
fetched by your feisty poetic verses

[Richard🖌]

Your concisely laid words in recognition and praise of this homage to You and akin both gratify and bless a bard's humble efforts to write for and please those whose special skills he so lavishly worships and adores.

Thank you, Dear Poetess, for reading and sharing your thoughtful feelings.
With a most grateful hug to thee! ⁓ Richard🖌

[emmajoygreen]

On behalf of many poetesses, sir: many thanks for your generous and thoughtful Christmas gift!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Em 🎀

Ever-so warmly for selecting this rather worshipful homage to You, and every other lady-poet, who wondrously graces our hungry pages and captive hearts, minds, and souls

With a most grateful Merry Christmas hug! ⁓ Richard ⛄

[Arundass TP]

Excellent poem. Enjoyed reading

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Syr,

For your thoughtful compliment … I am thrilled you found pleasure in this humble poetic effort - honoring our ladies faire.

Happy Holidays! ⛄ Richard

[Starbaby]

I admire those who can and do write within the confines of a structured form. It's not something I have the discipline to attempt, but I admire those that can, especially when they do it with style, aplomb and skill, such as you have demonstrated here. On behalf of lady poets everywhere, thank you for this fine tribute.

[Richard🖌]

Salutations, Dear Poetess 🥂

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Anyone skillful enough to compose "After-glow" as enthrallingly stimulating as you have, has scant reason to admire others' artistic prowess over their own … just sayin'.

Thank you, SB, ever-so gratefully for sharing this lovely homage to You and all your amazing Lady-Poet colleagues.

With my warmest! ⁓ Richard🖌