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 🍃

[Jinx Bane]

I thoroughly enjoyed this poem; the hook was magnificent and the tone you used was just perfect, truly pulled the mood together. It sounds so mystical, with doses of passion and beauty. Your work will be immortal, I'm excited to see your next piece. Thank you for this wondrous poem, it made my morning to hear someone appreciating the hearts of women.

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh-MY, Jinx 🙃

To think a Poetess of your sincerity has embraced and enjoyed my reverent little homage to all our beautiful poetic flowers is praise, indeed, and much more than an humble bard could ever have hoped or expected, but I'm keeping every generous word and accolade.
Your excitement to read my next piece is twofold in gleeful hopes you do. ; )

A big, happy hug of exuberant thanks, Jinx ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Papaya]

i like it, of course. :)
very thoughtful and beautiful tribute to us gals

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Lady Ana 🍂

You're sooo nice and sweet.
Of course you do, and You deserve to like it … I'm just happy you're here sharing your lovely self so openly and skillfully.

You are sincerely welcome, Dear Ana, and I most gratefully thank You … warmest smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Lydia Shutter]

A beautifully written tribute to the women of WC....Richard, I thank you for myself and for all the wonderful artistic poets who have posted here through the years and continue to do so. Wonderful imagery in this one and, as always, your poetry is reminiscent of the classics. Lydi**

[Richard🖌]

How wonderful of you, Dear Lydi 🌿

To drop by and find such delightfulness in this little homage to all you very special and uniquely talented Lady-Poets, whom I sooo deeply admire, revere, and have enjoyed over the years … you are so splendidly exciting and inspiring, each in your own ways.

Bless You, Lydi, and all of our heavenly beauties.
Thank you for your praise and eloquently expressed enjoyment of this truly heartfelt piece … happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Roland Petrov]

The ultimate poetess has received the ultimate compliment by being written about by the ultimate poet! It's been a while since we've connected (my fault entirely), so I'm delighted to be reading your poetry again, Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Roland, my dear astute friend and wandering protégé 🍂

It has been farrr too long … welcome home!
Much more of such praise and I'll be at the drugstore buying Metrecal Shampoo. 😏

I am equally delighted to reunite … I'll soon drop by your place for a visit.

Thank you ever-so sincerely for reading this little number in dedication to our lovelier/gentler gender. ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Unspoken poet]

This is such a wonderful and beautiful write.

[Richard🖌]

Nice of you to say so, Kay-T,
Thank you very much! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Unspoken poet]

not a problem. hope you are doing well

[Richard🖌]

I hope so for You, too.

[Carola]

what an artisan wordsmith you are richard, & a little flirty too !! 😉 wink
your poems never disappoint, & this beguiling poem casts a wonderful warm & descriptive spell around us female readers & elevates us onto a pedestal - very flattering, to be sure.
but really were just ordinary ol' women, which you're seeing through rose coloured glasses.
stay covid 19 free.
cheerio carola

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Sweet Lady Carola 🥀

What a wonderfully fulsome array of accolades you've blessed a hopeful olde bard for his adoration of the fairer gender's poetry and presence amongst us … you being one I certainly had in mind when composing this flirty, flattering piece … wink*

Yes, I see all women as beautiful flowers, with all their other undeniable flavors in inner strength, intelligence, warmth, and endlessly array of intrinsically blessed wonderments.

That my skills allowed, I'd write a tome of praises to You, Carola … to You All!
With endless hugs 'n blessings of warmest thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Carola]

I don't know of any any other poet that writes in such a flowery imagery way, i'll bet you speak like that too ? there should be more of you in this world so everyone can be entertained by your words !!
blue skies to you
cheerio carola ☀️

[barleygirl]

Thank you for writing this tribute to all the women writers who write poetry similar to yours . . . clearly this poem has nothing to do with women poets like me! *wink! wink!* But I don't feel left out. I do not aspire to be in this company, but there are many who are & it's a merry mutual admiration going on between yourself & these lyrical ladies! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Richard🖌]

Hm?

Well, Margie, you may not consider yourself befitting this poem in appreciation, gratitude, and homage to "all" the onsite lady-poets, even though You were one of those most present in my intent when I wrote it, and it's meant for "every" genre of poetry, including women poets' poems, like yours … you know how much I admire and enjoy your writing. : )

Thank you most gratefully for reading and commenting on this lovely piece, and for those ever-captivating, knowing winks* 😏
But, mostly for being You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Wanda Vergara-Yates]

Such sweet words with beautiful imagery. Your piece was like a gathering of a Lady's Poet Society recognizing the diversity of its membership, except that your wording was so much more gathering than the excited chatter such a gathering would be. In solitude, we write with grace. In meetings we chatter as we sip our brews. Together we stand to beautifully sing the song: Mistress of the Verse in the harmonies of our various parts. And you give each of us a cameo highlight to celebrate us, your counterparts. Thank you.

[Richard🖌]

No lovelier review, Lady Wanda 🌸

Could I have wished for than this sweetly gracious whisper of stardust sprinkled from your warmly glowing ink, to bless this most flagrant poem in adulation to your own femininely poetic brilliance.

I simply cherish your metaphoric tale of the Ladies' Poet Society, leading into such praise of my own smitten sentiments, and the resulting song, "Mistress of the Verse" … especially, "the harmonies of our various parts."

Goodness-ME!
That felt like a wink*
The thanks goes both ways, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Richard🖌]

You said,
"Catch me on a prolific day and I'll come up with something. I'm rather stepping from a dry spell, so have to think harder and longer first."
I can barely contain myself from the impending treat … ohhh-yes, I can understand you thinking harder and longer first, Wanda, and I vividly imagine you doing just that. 🤔

[Wanda Vergara-Yates]

Verily so, but it can't follow your pattern or take an imitating tack in any way. To be right, it has to be truly original. Oh but if I could worthily draft it. If I thought about sleep for three days before dropping the first line on it, you can be sure I'll put more time into something so crucial as this.

[lightsong]

I might be late, but in-behalf of all the Lady Poets here and out there I thank You with a bow of sincere, gratitude happiness and pride for this amazingly heartfelt gift to us. I'm sure that our Man Poets now are jealous of us. Wink*

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, M'Dear Light 🌟

It is never too late to receive the warm tenderness of your heart's words upon my own.
And, whom but You could speak in such poetic voice, that even the flowers 'longside my window smile 'n bow.

MMmmm, just as I thought, there's that irresistible poetess' wink*
Ohhh-MY, I'm a goner sure … thank You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[lightsong]

I say Hi to the lovely flowers up there 🦋~~~ 🌷🌹🌷🌼🌺🌼🌻🌹🌼

[Richard🖌]

They're now all a'dance with glee! 🙃

[Carolynn]

This is so very beautifully written and flows as gently off the readers mind as it lies in printed pen - one of my favourites so far. Thank you for sharing this exquisite poetry :)

[Richard🖌]

How happy I am you partook this lovely homage to You, Carolynn 🥀

That this piece is one of your favorites (so far) assures me my motives to reach our wonderful lady-poets with my admiration and bet regards has been well-received by one of our finest.

It has been my sincere pleasure to bask in your kind, sweet warmth.
Bless You with miles of soft smiles! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Carolynn]

A true ladies man - thank you Richard :)

[Richard🖌]

I bow lowww and longgg, Dear Poetess*