Ultimate Poetess⁓✨ (a salute to all our wonderful Lady-Poets)

Quatrains in Iambic Hexameter, with an aabb, ccdd, etc; Rhyme Scheme.

༺-~✶~-༻

 U l t i m a t e Po e t e s s^✨

༺-~✶~-༻

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.

-~✶~-

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.

-~✶~-

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.

-~✶~-

The shape she takes, it may be lithe or slightly slim …

might be, she’s strong or stout; perhaps, just prim.

She’s every woman who has bravely shared her heart,

learned how to charm us with her wonders from the start.

-~✶~-

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,

-~✶~-

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*

༺-~✶~-༻

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

[Susan 🌺]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!.. Awwwwww It's just such a sweet tribute to all the lovely ladies and their beautiful hearts, thoughts and feelings poured into poetry that captivates! Geez ya got it going on here...loving the imagery!! From that smitten bard to a parade of wonderful ladies!! ( ha! lithe, slim, strong or stout!!) Such an enjoyable read this afternoon. Thank you!
**** I have added a word in particular to my notes.."stygian night" :-)

[Richard 🍃]

Aw, Sweet Lady Susan,

I am sooo very grateful for You,
and the privilege of all we've been through.
You've made teaching such a sheer blessing;
plus, reading your poems, I'm confessing,
has been more rewarding than you know …
for, it's been divine watching you grow.

You are truly welcome, Susan Dear … yet, it is I who most humbly and gratefully thank YOU ever-so true! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Vectra Mendonie]

I really like this. The rhyming was nicely done and the image it was paired with is very pretty. The only thing I would notice that it was a bit hard to read because of the font and coloring, but that could just be me. Overall, really well done in my opinion (though that's not worth much.) Good job!

[Richard 🍃]

Thank you, Dear Poetess Vectra 🥀

Your wonderful words of appreciation and praise truly are as gold to a hopeful bard's ear.
I regret the font reading "a bit hard" on your screen … it's the first anyone's commented as such. Here's the poem in plain block letters, for your ease of enjoyment, and because it's about You (tho, I couldn't center it for you). ; )

༺-~✶~-༻
U l t i m a t e Po e t e s s✨
༺-~✶~-༻
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.
-~✶~-
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.
-~✶~-
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.
-~✶~-
The shape she takes, it may be lithe or slightly slim …
might be, she’s strong or stout; perhaps, just prim.
She’s every woman who has bravely shared her heart,
learned how to charm us with her wonders from the start.
-~✶~-
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,
-~✶~-
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*
༺-~✶~-༻

Richard W. Jenkins
©2019

Thank you for your most beautiful review, Lady Vectra ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Garrett Leatherman]

The second stanza sounds a lot like Petrarch with the description of the hair! Might he have been an inspiration there?

[Richard 🍃]

Who knows, Garrett?

So many artists and worlds of learning have been an influence on my writing over the years, that I no longer know exactly who or what inspired my pen … maybe, you're right in your assertion, but not consciously on my part.

Thanks most gratefully for your read and review! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Haley]

This reminds me of what I first learned poetry to be. Thank you for the beautiful read!

[Richard 🍃]

Thank you so very much, Dear Haley 😌

I am graciously blessed you've selected this work in respect and honor to You, a fine, accomplished Poetess and most wonderful lady.
You are quite correct, too … this is true poetry at its classical best, just as there are almost endless forms and types of quality poetry. Many can be read and enjoyed on here that are composed and shared by excellent poetesses, including You.

My warmest hug of gratitude, with a grand 2021 to You, Dear Poetess ⁓ Richard 🍃

[CLR9]

I cannot cram a spoon down my throat enough to get over this poem.

[Richard 🍃]

LOL!

Sorry, to get you all choked-up.

[Richard 🍃]

OOPS!
I almost forgot to say, "Thanks for the read."

[Tazeen Ahmed]

Hey Sir Richard!
Hope you'd remember me because I do very well. I'm revisiting writerscafe after so long, like after ages... I've been depressed, lacking any desire to write anymore, procrastinating a lot.
Coming to this excellent poem,
I truly felt a connection. It feels like my kinda poetry.
It is a poem praising a poetess, crowning her for her glory.
As you try to carve out all her details, her portrait fills my eyes!
The picture is perfect.
Thank you so much for sharing a poem worth millions in my view.

[Richard 🍃]

Ah, Dear Tazeen 🌾

I am sooo very happy to see you … remember you? Never could I forget You and your lovely poems and reviews … you're truly one of a kind Poetess.
I guess you know this poem is about you, too, don't you?
The news of your depression and writer's block saddens my heart, but to see you back reading and reviewing me makes it happy again.

You are ever-so welcome, Tazeen … welcome home, M'Dear, and thank you warmly for your sweet review! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[I'll come see you soon] : )

[Tazeen Ahmed]

I'm feeling extremely elated getting back a reply from you ::)) These little things make my day!
read moreI'm feeling extremely elated getting back a reply from you ::)) These little things make my day!
I'm currently pursuing a bachelors in legislative law...and will ever write poems for it is a gift not everyone is blessed with.
I really look forward to meet you if possible it may be. You're welcome to INDIA!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow I don't know how but this slightly resembles my poem coincidentally,in the adjectives and descriptions used but your poem is far too awesome and is content , theme in tribute is different as in marvellous charming gallant tribute to all fine poetesses of all variety. I hope the list includes me sometime in the future. Kudos!!!

Plz pleez do read and comment my newest too.

[Richard 🍃]

Hello, Dear Zaynab 🎀

This poem most definitely includes You right now, and ever since we first met, M'Lovely Poetess. ; )
Tell me, what poem of yours does this one remind you of … I'd love to read it.
Meanwhile, I'll drop by to comment on your latest.

Thank you ever-so gratefully for sharing your wonderful poetry with all of us … big hugs 'n smiles! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Oh the poem your far awesome one resembles to slightly is called 'mortal beauty ' not yet posted here , it is on another site called hellopoetry.com.
Aw how nice of you to say you include me too now, I'm super excited just to hear that even though I know this was for other more professional poetesses.
Best wishes,

[Richard 🍃]

Know this, Dear Zaynab 🌺 and, please, never forget....
My words to You are true and sincere, this poem was written for all poetesses from my heart, and this beautiful feeling most certainly includes You 🌸

[Patricia]

Oh wow, old school and so proficient and the images are perfect. This writing takes my breath away! Takes me back to Keats, very romantic

[Richard 🍃]

Goodness-ME, Patricia 🙃

That one my humble efforts would evoke shades of Keats in your lovely discernment to its romantic nuance is praise higher than I could ever have expected, but I'm holding onto it closely … smile*
Your praise and expressed appreciation sweep me over the moon; but, after-all, this poem is about You, ya know. : )

I would say you've left me a bit breathless, too … my warmest thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[duff]

A true gentlemen dear poet. Beautifully constructed and precise in the message of appreciation of sirens and muses. Nice work Richard.

[Richard 🍃]

Thank you, Syr Duff 🤜💥🤛

With a most humbled bow, and I am certain the lovely ladies will take keen note of your gracious comments, as-well. ; )

You've a truly kind, thoughtful soul! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Brilliant Richard, just brilliant as you weave perfect poetry with a Shakespearean humour! And such an acute observation as we the weaker the sex do succumb so readily to the charms of red ink!

[Richard 🍃]

What a lovely review, John 👍

If any Café bard would personally know and understand the charming impetus of poems in dedication and homage to the wonderfully infinite array and variety of our amazing Lady-Poets, that would surely be You, one of the most prolific readers, reviewers, and oft read poets onsite.

Thank you, My Fine Friend, for your graciously appreciated compliments and expressed enjoyment of this finely laid piece … and, I know the ladies will be warmed and inspired by your thought-filled words, too! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Richard 🍃]

(John, I deleted my first response to your review, due to the site cutting-off its second half)