After years of being asked to publish some of my poems, it's finally done. I hope you will support this poetic effort by ordering a 1st Edition of my book to enjoy and grace your collection.
or leave a review here, so I'll know you've looked-in.
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A note from the Publisher on this book and its author.
Behind the Smile by Richard W. Jenkins, is a collection of exceptional poetic renderings by a master literary author.
This thick, "three hundred fifty two page" volume hosts "one hundred forty five poems" in "fifty-two individual formats." Chapters cover Poetry, Romance, Life, Love, Emotion, Imagery, Sadness, Humor, Japanese Forms, Promise, Sensuality, Fantasy, and Thinking. In the back, there's even a section on how to write each poetic form.
This is a book for poetry lovers from beginner to master, by a Poet's Poet.
Richard is a master poet, poet laureate emeritus and dedicated poetry teacher to literally hundreds. He has earned several degrees from Binary Logic to Architectural Drafting, Master Electrician, Grandmaster Martial Artist, Artistic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree Cūm Laudé (concentration on English Literature, Prose & Poetry) from Provident University.
He says, "Though, it may seem I've done a lot, the more that's learned and accomplished, the further I'm able to realize there's so much more remaining to learn and better share with others."
We would love for you to order Behind the Smile in soft or hardback edition, and feel the thick suede-like warmth of its cover,
Sales have been exemplary, showing great promise in continuing this trend. We are proud to be publisher and printer of this extraordinarily outstanding book, written by a true word craftsman.
Thank you all for our years of friendship and camaraderie, and in sharing your wonderful, endlessly-creative writings here at the Café … I'm looking forward to many more.
Deep poetic love to one and all ⁓ Richard : )
My Review
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Sincere congratulations! Nearly every writer dreams of publishing a book, be it a novel or a book of poems, and you've done it! I hope you're as proud as you're entitled to be. I know we haven't seen each other all that much on this site, but from what I've seen, you have real talent. Whether or not you publish more works, I know the rest of your life will be filled with the kind of beauty only your poetry can create.
Posted 6 Years Ago
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7 Months Ago
Thank you, Jacob,
For dropping in to read up on my new book and to leave such inspiri.. read moreThank you, Jacob,
For dropping in to read up on my new book and to leave such inspiring words of praise and appreciation.
I sincerely hope you order and enjoy your own copy of my humble poems for many years to come.
May your days be blessed with the same happiness you've so graciously bestowed upon an humbled olde bard! ⁓ Richard 🍃
This looks wonderful. I'm anxious to see what offerings await behind the smile.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 of 2 people found this review constructive.
2 Years Ago
Fabian,
I will be honored to know you have a volume of my book n your personal librar.. read moreFabian,
I will be honored to know you have a volume of my book n your personal library,
Order a signed/personalized copy from the URL above and I'll ship it to you free.
Thank you most gratefully for looking-in. ⁓ Richard🖌
four years passed, time flies.... I hope the selling is great.
Posted 2 Years Ago
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2 Years Ago
It's so true, Dear Ghounwah🌼
Time does, indeed, fly while having fun.
As of.. read moreIt's so true, Dear Ghounwah🌼
Time does, indeed, fly while having fun.
As of the last day in September, book sales were just over 1200 … slow, but I guess it's not too bad for a first time author. : )
Thanks for looking-in … you've turned my day a lovely sunny bright!
Happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃
2 Years Ago
yes time flies while having FUN with us lol I am an ignorant when it comes for selling, but I also t.. read moreyes time flies while having FUN with us lol I am an ignorant when it comes for selling, but I also think that as a first time author challenges are many, I wish it increases faster for You.
somehow I don't feel You are that OK, so I will wish You more brightness to fill your days✨
2 Years Ago
Following your lovely visit, M'Lady 🔆
The day has turned a warm, bright "OK." ; )
I wish the best for your dear mother … she is alright, I trust.
Your new :> smile looks lik.. read moreI wish the best for your dear mother … she is alright, I trust.
Your new :> smile looks like a tiny bird. : )
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2 Years Ago
Ohhh-YES!
Now, I remember.🙃
Sweet little smile. :> 'Tis quite creative and original.. read moreOhhh-YES!
Now, I remember.🙃
Sweet little smile. :> 'Tis quite creative and original.
I loved your poem, The Streets of Houston It told a story of young boyhood and then coming of age in a dangerous place. I especially loved these lines: "No better I'm than any of you there; although, I may be better off it's true...it's all because I've learned how to prepare, and high above that wall I flew." I like that you didn't describe a religious experience that set you apart or some magic wisdom that made you better. You simply grasped the help that was given you. After I read that poem, I turned the page and read about individuals who made it out. I teared up. I also like the love poem "You'll Know I love you". It was beautiful the way you tied in nature with your love: "gentle rain", "crowning mists". Such a gentle feel to the poem.
Posted 2 Years Ago
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2 Years Ago
Thank you, Shelley 🥀
I appreciate you keeping in touch about my book and how you'r.. read moreThank you, Shelley 🥀
I appreciate you keeping in touch about my book and how you're enjoying some of the poems and finer, more touching details.
I cannot begin to tell you how much it means to me that you love anything about any part of it … this is truly a sweet blessing, indeed.
Keep-up the reading, and consider learning one or some of the forms explained in the back for your own increased writing pleasure.
Big hugs 'n happiest smiles!
Gratefully yours, Shelley ⁓ Richard 🍃
2 Years Ago
Yes, I would like to go back to trying some other forms of poetry. I've been doing a lot of free ver.. read moreYes, I would like to go back to trying some other forms of poetry. I've been doing a lot of free verse.
Hi Richard, I received your book yesterday and I loved the inscription. I enjoyed reading about your life in "Acknowledgements", especially Aunt Kate teaching you how to write poetry. So it was enchanting to see your first poem, written at age nine, featured first in the book. I read through the section that honors writing and then through the romance section and I could identify with both. Looking forward to reading about Life. I appreciated the bookmark too, I was looking in my bedside drawer for a bookmark and then I saw that you had included one. I will go to Amazon after I read your book and leave a review.
Posted 2 Years Ago
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2 Years Ago
Thank you, Dear Shelly 🌱
For letting me know you've received your book and how you.. read moreThank you, Dear Shelly 🌱
For letting me know you've received your book and how you love the inscription. 🤗
In looking back at the acknowledgements, I may have revealed a bit too much of my life, but it will be the reader who decides.
I'm, especially, glad to know you're reading from beginning to end, as it's the best way to enjoy and come to a full appreciation and understanding of my efforts.
If you can recall where the bookmark was when you found it, you'll discover a poem I personally selected for You.
Yes, Shelly, I will greatly a review on Amazon, as each moves my book higher on their Suggested Reading list … odd, too, that I had over 100 reviews, until Amazon deleted them (???) and there are now only a few left. I asked them about this several times, but have received no response(?).
Thank you again, Dear Shelly, for ordering my book.
You've both honored and blessed an olde bard … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃
Aww, I wish I'd noted what page I found the bookmark in. Maybe you remember the page? Dang it about .. read moreAww, I wish I'd noted what page I found the bookmark in. Maybe you remember the page? Dang it about Amazon deleting your reviews.
2 Years Ago
Page 96, "A Peaceful Hush".
I had another author say Amazon did the same thing to theirs … .. read morePage 96, "A Peaceful Hush".
I had another author say Amazon did the same thing to theirs … something about controlling false reviews, but I read every one of mine, and there was not one amongst them not legit … go figure! 🤔
2 Years Ago
Geez, that's too bad.
Aww, I just read your selection for me. A perfect selection. You must .. read moreGeez, that's too bad.
Aww, I just read your selection for me. A perfect selection. You must have noticed that some of my poems mention seeing things through my window. I sleep upstairs and like to wake up, seeing the tops of trees--several maples and one very tall evergreen. I like to see birds landing on the lamp post too. And this morning, there was the rain.
I just ordered your autographed book. I have two books with reflections and poetry available on Amazon. "A Very Present Help" and "What Remains Behind".
I am so very proud and honored you've purchased an autographed, perso.. read moreHi, Shelly 🥀
I am so very proud and honored you've purchased an autographed, personalized copy of my book in the hardcopy collector's edition.
I hope you will experience many hours of enjoyment captivated in its pages.
Though you've the freedom of picking and choosing how you read it, I've heard from others and personally found that reading through from the beginning is the most effective and rewarding, as this allows for the building of momentum, as I intended … just a hint. : )
Thank you ever-so gratefully for your order … I shall endeavor to personalize, sign, and send it off to you tomorrow (BTW, your purchase is the 1,053rd).
I'll look in on your books, too.
I'm delighted knowing you'll soon hold this lovely book in your hands! ⁓ Richard 🍃
2 Years Ago
I look forward to it. I got an email confirmaton that it's on the way. You've inspired me too to cre.. read moreI look forward to it. I got an email confirmaton that it's on the way. You've inspired me too to create a post about my books.I'm planning how I'll do that.
2 Years Ago
Dear Shelly,
With your creative and imaginative skill, I am sure your book presentati.. read moreDear Shelly,
With your creative and imaginative skill, I am sure your book presentation will be delightfully fetching and alluring to your readers. : )
Congratulations old friend. My heart and prayers go out for your further success
Posted 2 Years Ago
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2 Years Ago
Awe, Dear Anna 🍂
How sweet of you on this delight early Fall day to gift your alwa.. read moreAwe, Dear Anna 🍂
How sweet of you on this delight early Fall day to gift your always welcome touch of kindness and joy.
I hope you'll order and enjoy my book.
Yes, we are, indeed, old friends … good ones, too.
Thank you ever-so warmly for your congratulations, your heart touch, and prayers, M'Lady … it means so very much! ⁓ Richard 🍃
This is amazing !!!!! My dream is to put out a book one day, but i’m only 22 years old, just started writing, and still have a lot of work to do. I’m gonna order a copy of your book as soon as I get paid on Friday. It’s probably one of the most rewarding feelings ever.
If you could check out one or two of my poems and give me some constructive criticism, i’d be so open and love to hear it.
Again,
congratulations.
Posted 2 Years Ago
2 of 2 people found this review constructive.
2 Years Ago
Now, I know my day's been blessed 🔆
Marina,
You honor me so deeply by order.. read moreNow, I know my day's been blessed 🔆
Marina,
You honor me so deeply by ordering my book … it is a distinct pleasure to know a Free Verse poetess of your outstanding caliber will own and read my this collection of some of my all-time favorite personal poems.
For a burgeoning artist, the included poetic instructions of each poetic form will serve you well in helping develop an all around poetic repertoire, missing in the skills of most of today's struggling writers.
If you'd a personalized/signed edition, click on the live link above, or message me and we'll see that you get one with free shipping.
Or, I think Amazon has the softcover edition on sale right now for around $5.42 (normally, $19.90), including fee shipping.
With your skills and potential, Marina, I'm sure you'll have your book in print before you know it, and I'll be first in line to buy a copy. : )
Since I've already read all of your posted poems, reviewing them will be a breeze … will be by your place soon as i'm caught-up with those before you.
Again, thanks for ordering my book, and for your wonderful congratulations … happiest hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃
It's so cute, I looked it up, and like 10 people on the reviews who ordered it were from here. c: This place is so supportive! I might ask for it for my birthday c:
You handled the issue calmly unlike many would have (including me). I probably would have freaked out lol!
Posted 3 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Years Ago
Aw, thank you, Dear Kay : )
That is so sweet of you to say.
You might see 10 p.. read moreAw, thank you, Dear Kay : )
That is so sweet of you to say.
You might see 10 people from here that ordered, but more than 20 from this site have gone to my personal website and ordered a signed/personalized copy from me directly, with free shipping.
Right now, Amazon has the softcover version on sale for $13.33 (normally, $19.90).
Thank you so much for your very nice compliment in how the unfortunate situation was handled with this unhappy person, but I think you'd have been polite, too, as two wrongs don't make a right, eh?
I hope you can get a copy of your own soon, I know you'll love it!
Thanks for being my friend … big SMILE for you, Kay! ⁓ Richard 🍃
That's a great way to feel, Kay ✨
When we give love, we receive love in return … or, that.. read moreThat's a great way to feel, Kay ✨
When we give love, we receive love in return … or, that's how it should be, I think. : )
Still, all-in-all, I suppose to give without expectations is a purer, more powerful way to be, eh?
What do you think? : )
3 Years Ago
"c: I love the people here"
Then, I think more and more people here will love You back.☀️