"MY BOOK!"

After years of being asked to publish my poems, it is FINALLY done. I hope you will support my poetic efforts by ordering a signed, personalized 1st Edition to hold in your hands and enjoy at home.😃

           Take a peek Behind the Smile!           

This book's cover feels like smooth, thick suede!

352 pages  |  9"x 6"  |  145 poems | 52 individual forms

Includes Easy Instructions for Writing Each Form

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  A note from the Publisher about this book and its author.  

   Behind the Smile is a collection of exceptional poetic renderings, by long-time literary author, master poet, poet laureate, and poetry teacher, Richard W. Jenkins.

   This thick, three-hundred-fifty-two page volume is composed in one-hundred-forty-five poems, in fifty-two poetic forms. Its chapters cover Poetry, Romance, Life, Love, Emotion, Imagery, Sadness, Humor, Japanese Forms, Promise, Sensuality, Fantasy, and Thinking; and, in the back there's a section on how to write each form. This is a book for poetry lovers from beginner to master, by a Poet's Poet.

   Richard claims to be a simple man who grew-up living with various of his kinfolk, traveling the nation, learning life, people, and himself, falling in and out of love many times, earning several degrees from binary logic to drafting, electricity, writing, and design … his loves, attributes, and accomplishments include: Poet Laureate (reading, reviewing, writing, and teaching poetry), golfing, firearms shooting, collecting (knives, swords, coins, and books), grandmaster teacher of Taekwondo, master electrician, general contractor, commercial artist, philosopher, acoustic and classical guitar, singing (average, at best), art (acrylics, pastels, pencil, water color, and charcoal). He enjoys swimming, dancing, watching people, teaching and helping others, animals, and Nature, etc.

   He says, "I know that seems like a lot, but the more I've learned and accomplished, the further it's allowed me to see there's so much more I don't know and cannot do … it is this that humbles and helps keep me the simple, appreciative man I've become and, hopefully, always will be."

   He would love for you to order his book and experience the soft, suede-like feel of the cover in your hands, becoming lost in its pages again and again, to give it a permanent home in your personal library -- sharing it many times over with loved ones and friends.

   We're proud to be printer and publisher of  Richard's beautiful book of poetry. His sales have been exemplary, and show great promise in continuing that trend.

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Blessings and enjoyable reading to You, one and all.

Stephen Geeze, Publisher, FreshInkGroup.com

Author's Note

Thank you all for the years of friendship and camaraderie, and in sharing your wonderful, endlessly-creative writings … I look forward to many more.

Much poetic love to one and all ⁓ Richard : )

Reviews

[Shelley Warner]

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.

[Richard🖌]

Thank 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 🍃

[Shelley Warner]

Aww, I wish I'd noted what page I found the bookmark in. Maybe you remember the page? Dang it about Amazon deleting your reviews.

[Richard🖌]

Page 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! 🤔

[Shelley Warner]

Geez, 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.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This looks wonderful. I'm anxious to see what offerings await behind the smile.

[Richard🖌]

Fabian,

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🖌

[lightsong]

four years passed, time flies.... I hope the selling is great.

[Richard🖌]

It'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 🍃

[lightsong]

yes 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✨

[Richard🖌]

Following your lovely visit, M'Lady 🔆
The day has turned a warm, bright "OK." ; )

[lightsong]

Happy to hear that ~~~~ :> ~~~~

[Richard🖌]

Here's hoping Yours is, too.🌟

[Richard🖌]

I wish the best for your dear mother … she is alright, I trust.
Your new :> smile looks like a tiny bird. : )

[Richard🖌]

Ohhh-YES!
Now, I remember.🙃
Sweet little smile. :> 'Tis quite creative and original.

[Shelley Warner]

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.

[Richard🖌]

Thank 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 🍃

[Shelley Warner]

Yes, I would like to go back to trying some other forms of poetry. I've been doing a lot of free verse.

[Shelley Warner]

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".

[Richard🖌]

Hi, 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 🍃

[Shelley Warner]

I 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.

[Richard🖌]

Dear Shelly,

With your creative and imaginative skill, I am sure your book presentation will be delightfully fetching and alluring to your readers. : )

[annalysiar]

Congratulations old friend. My heart and prayers go out for your further success

[Richard🖌]

Awe, 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 🍃

[lovelymarina]

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.

[Richard🖌]

Now, 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 🍃

[Kay/Hayden]

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!

[Richard🖌]

Aw, 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 🍃

[Kay/Hayden]

c: I love the people here

[Richard🖌]

That'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? : )

[Richard🖌]

"c: I love the people here"
Then, I think more and more people here will love You back.☀️

[prema]

I can't wait to read all of your poems. So I ordered "behind the smile"
MY husband only ordered .It so happened that there is another book by the same title
So first he ordered that .When I came to know about that we ordered again your poems .
Thanking you prema

[Richard🖌]

Prema,

I am so very happy you've chosen my book to order for your own library and to read and enjoy anytime at your leisure.
It is regrettable another's title duplication caused an issue for you and your husband.
I, too, have done this, and since learned to identify the author first before ordering. Please, return the unwanted copy for a full refund …. I know Amazon and Barnes & Noble will honor returns.
Here's hoping you spend many enjoyable hours wandering through the pages of my book. : )

It is I who gratefully and sincerely thank You, Dear Poetess ⁓ Richard 🍃

[prema]

Sir, since it is a paltry sum In do not want refund.
It was my mistake anyway. I told my husband only
the title ,not the author's name and asked him to order .He is the one who does online purchasing at home. Anyway every night I am reading your poems. I also get to learn the style of poetry since
it is explained in every poem. Great work indeed!

[heavenscentgirl1]

Richard, as always you handled this issue like a true gentleman, but I don’t feel there was any reason for you to apologize for her misunderstanding. Take care and stay safe. Mj 😇

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Mary Jo 😌

I fully and sincerely appreciate the gesture of your kindness, understanding, and support in this issue, and in buying a copy of my book for your own library.

With many warm, happy blessings! ⁓ Richard 🍃