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, just 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, don't hesitate to offer whatever advice or comments you believe 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 🍃

[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.

[Light🌟]

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 🍃

[Light🌟]

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*

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

And in the mixture of a wink with ink...oh what an euphoria...don’t you think???🌹🌹🌹

[Richard 🍃]

Well, Kelly Dear 🌾

Hm?
The sweet way you put it with that inky wink,
I certainly am inclined to, you know … think*

Thank you ever-so warmly, Our Lovely Poetess! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Now now those thoughts ...we’ve been taught of what those thoughts have brought...and bought....u simply should have never thought....🌹🌹🌹

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful tribute to all the great lady poets
I’m sure I’m not included more of an amateur ditty writer here well done I say thanks for elevating the ladies up now it’s time for us women to write of our men poets if only words could describe adequately how some have encouraged me from the time I was a newbie here Shy and unsure groping in the vines of this cafe that grew outside the windows to make me feel welcome Not not so stupid where I could sit at the back bench of the cafe and look, write run competitions and just feel at peace here where I didn’t feel judged
Thanks to you all you know who you are !

[Richard 🍃]

Goodness, Julie 🔆

Here you are again … ummm-HM!
What an unexpected, special treat you truly are, to stroll by for a second bit of the apple.
It is for You equally I composed this beautiful homage to "all" our wonderfully captivating lady-poets.

And, ohhh, M'Dear, I get shaky knees imagining the enthralling poetry you'd each pen for us lucky, smitten bards … one can only dream. 😏

I hope, somehow, I'm included in your list of inspirers, Julie … it makes me feel deeply warmed and proud to think so.

Your peace is my peace, as your wondrously enthralling words in review spark a joy any man would cherish.
Ever-so gratefully, I hold you fondly in my warmest thoughts! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am quite fond of this poem, especially since my two favorite all-time poets are Dickinson, one, and Plath, two.
There is something both soft and strong in their writings all at the same time...and vulnerability shines through....Plath led the life expected, subservient for the most part. But she was really strong in her poetry and like she said in Lady Lazarus ..."i eat men like air"--
Fourth verse, line three should be "who"---
but wow, such a tribute to the past female poets as well as to the marvelous female poets we have on this site----an abundance of great voices.
Well expressed, Richard.
j.

[Richard 🍃]

Hi, my fine friend, Jacob 😊

It is so nice to see you and to receive another of your always gracious, helpful, and appreciated reviews; especially, for this lovely little piece in homage to our fair poetess virtuosos.
How empty our hearts would be without their enthralling works of wonderment, and who better to express "life" in the marvelous art of poetic expression, than they who gift "it's" very breath unto the world⁓*

You mention Dickinson and Plath, among my very favorites, alongside Browning, Millay, and Brontë, et al.
Thanks so gratefully for reminding me of my who/whom rules … buy me books and buy me books! 🙄

I am thrilled you find such favor in this rather complex composition, Jacob.
You honor and graciously humble an olde bard … thank you! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Katrina Mckeown]

Very impressive absolutely stunning piece, epic .. love everything about this , it’s truly captivating. Thank you so much for being here and sharing your work!

[Richard 🍃]

Goodness-ME, Katrina!

You'll have me headed to the pharmacy for a large bottle of slimming shampoo for my head … LOL!
Truly, M'Lady, I can only compose and share in hopes of receiving such wondrously warming accolades as yours, and how thoroughly thrilling it is to be so well enjoyed … thank YOU!

I guess you know, Dear Katrina, this poem is written in homage to You … with warmest hugs 'n brightest blessings! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Katrina Mckeown]

Now I’m blushing 😊 thanks for giving me a warm glow.

[Richard 🍃]

Such the pleasure 'tis. 😏

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and wonderful words written Richard.
"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,"
The above lines were my favorite. The eyes, they can tempt us or make us stay away. Thank you my firnd for sharing the outstanding work.
Coyote

[Richard 🍃]

Hi, Dear John ⭐

How excellent it is to receive your inspiring and always welcomed accolades for this well-deserved verse of homage to our many beautiful poetesses.
I've enjoyed your excerpted selection of lines to highlight, as they are amongst my favorite, as-well … great minds think alike, eh? 🤔

Thank you ever-so gratefully, my friend.
A bushel basket of happy thanks! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Coyote Poetry]

I always enjoy your work and you are welcome Richard.

[Richard 🍃]

Thanks again, Syr John.