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 🍃

[Ranger Kessel]

A well written piece in honor if the peeress. I enjoyed the read

[Richard🖌]

Thanks!
Glad you did.

[Richard Knox]

As I’ve read and become familiar with the work of several of the poetesses on this site, I’ve felt — but failed to put into words — exactly the sentiments you so eloquently express in this poem. Thank you!

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Sir Richard,

It's as though you'd written it yourself … such an honor it is I could speak in your stead.

Much obliged to you, as-well, for your gracious thanks! ⁓ Richard🖌

[lifejunkie]

I started at the visual for quite awhile, how perfect for this poem, and then I just read this soooo slow, I wanted to luxuriate in every syllable, with not a one of them out of place, not a single word superfluous, everything just so, and just so amazing. I feel enriched!

[Richard🖌]

Salutations, LJ 🌾

It is a distinct honor to host your first, and very gracious, visit upon my humble pages.
To receive such appreciative accolades for this particular poetic homage is gratification beyond any I could have expected, but I'm keeping every generously spieled word of it … on behalf of our faire poetesses, of course. 😏
Your feeling of enrichment seems to have overflowed into mine.

Thank you, Syr, for staring, reading, and expounding so fully and sincerely.
Blest be, Dear Poet! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

A lovely ode to lady poets!
And as we write of lovely things
to our heart someday will bring
a love of our own to have and hold
to savor and love till we grow old

Well, I tried...Haha!

Very well done, Richard!

[Richard🖌]

Indeed, you did, Lady-Poet Temperance ✍

Ahhh, e'er so gently your words
laid upon an appreciative ear,
create such a warm message bold
to be held … a promise so dear.

Each soft stroke from your golden pen,
a breath of life sent from deep within …
add a smile from upon your lovely lips;
into charmed trance, a bard's heart slips.

Your own words are the epitome of inspiration a Poetess' enthralling spell can cast.
Hereupon, I rest my case!
With most gracious thanks, Temperance ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

You have me swooning with your lovely crafted words. Whisper your prose in my ear and I will follow you anywhere... :)

[Richard🖌]

Sigh*
To touch a lady's ~ passion✨

[Harmony.Txx]

Beautiful. Ultimate Poetess, gives encouragement, with such elegance...

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Harmony✨

Yes, and how beautiful it is, indeed, that You (the elegant one who inspired this poem) is encouraged by it, too.

I'm warmed by the pure loveliness of your heart! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Yolanda Alt]

This poem was so personal and beautiful.

[Richard🖌]

It is all about You, Yolanda 🌺

Your praise and sentiment are truly my pleasure to receive.

Thank you for reading … hugs! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Yolanda Alt]

Thank you!

[Lathen Griffiths]

You have such a wonderful way with words Richard, you appear to weave them together until they become like a tapestry, portraying the bigger picture, a picture that becomes more vivid as the reader delves into each sentence,

take care my friend,

Lathen

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Lathen.

Your gracious review, a poem in itself, both gratifies and blesses an olde bard's hopes of successfully writing for and serving others' pleasurable delights.
You said, "a picture that becomes more vivid as the reader delves into each sentence." Most of my poems are like this.

My best to thee, Sir! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aww, this reminded me of my fresh writing days when I was learning to write poetry from you :D beautiful tribute for females, Richard. Can't help but smile at the hope you're giving to men at the end though :p
A lovely write. Hope you're doing good btw :))

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Lady Yumna 🌾

How apropos to find your lovely presence here, upon this lustrous page, in homage to Thy Gifted Self.
Yes, my longtime dear friend and most excellent poetic protege, fond memories are many … and though, time has drifted through us, you are never too far from my heart or thoughts. On your path, I wish "most of all" that life has been kind and prosperous to you in all ways.
It pleases me so deeply to know you've found beauty in my humble words of admiration and regard for the truest treasures of poetry, Our Wondrous Poetesses … without you, poetry would not have a heartbeat or breath.
And, your "smile" is so fetching … grin* You know me so well … how could I possibly pass-up a little chance for us guys? 😏

It's so nice to hear your voice, Dear Doctor Yumna.
I'll be visiting you soon! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Richard🖌]

Sorry for the deletes.
The site posted double responses, cut comments short, and did not allow "read more" to work. 🤨

[Relic]

My limit of words are but a pond compared to your vast ocean. I thought I had reviewed this majestic poem months ~ years ago. Your tribute to women poets is enough to explain greatly your appreciation for each that utilizes a pen on paper. There should be even more reviews.

An excellent poem, Richard.

[Richard🖌]

G'day, Tim, my very fine friend 🤜✫🤛

The gracious praise of my vocabulary is humbly requited … as the dictionary and thesaurus equally embrace us both. 🤓
It's such a joy to believe we see eye-to-eye of our gloriously gifted poetesses … a most grateful toast to one 'n all! 🥂

Your review is most joyfully received! ⁓ Richard🖌

[William Michael Reeves]

Wow! I was directed to you by Gounwah. She described you as the master. Not to embarrass her, or you, but reading this as my first I am going to agree. Masterfully written. Complete and complex. True to its form. About poetry which always scores a point. And frankly, I thought you might be writing about Lightsong. I am anxious to read more. This was excellent!

Bill

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Sir William, most gratefully.🍃

It is an honor and pleasure to serve your interest and enjoyment in my poem upon this page, in homage to Ghounwah and all Our Faire Lady-Poets.
To be considered a Master Poet by such a brilliant poetess as Lightsong, herself, is graciously high praise, indeed, warming, gratifying, and humbling this olde bard.
That you agree, is more than could be expected … this is truly an unexpected gift.

Thank you for a very nice compliment, My Friend! ⁓ Richard🖌

[William Michael Reeves]

Sir William! I like it! Though it does make me feel a bit olde.

[Richard🖌]

Initially known only as the White Knight (Le chevalier blanc), clad in silver steel on a white horse, the young Sir Lancelot claiming to be 18-years-old (although, it is later revealed he was really only 15) arrives in Arthur's kingdom of Logres with the Lady of the Lake, to be knighted by the king at her behest.