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 🍃

[Scott Kris]

I honestly think certain works of art are only found within the capacity of a person’s gender or their gender experiences at the least.
A fitting tribute. And an enjoyable read.

Thank you for sharing your gift here.

Scott.

[Richard🖌]

Salutations, Scott🌿

There's not much I enjoy more than a philosophical review for one of my humbly laid pieces; especially one that let's me know it's been read and understood in the way(s) I wish it to be … and, you've delivered it with truly elegant aplomb.

And, I could not agree more with you, Sir.
You are most welcome … I thank you sincerely, as-well! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Brad Dehler]

Well put, very nice tribute to our poetesses. Beautiful piece that is a nice representative. I also enjoyed reading some of the female responses to this. I want to read more

[Richard🖌]

Greetings, Syr Brad 🤜✫🤛

I am overjoyed you've selected this garnished blessing of our heavenly Lady-Poets to read and comment on … i am certain they will appreciate your sentiments as much as its humble olde author has.

Thank you ever-so gratefully, Dear Poet.
"HAPPY THANKSGIVING!" ⁓ Richard 🌾

[Brad Dehler]

I believe you are correct :)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[Savanna Robbins]

Wow do I love this! Such astounding imagery. This is honestly a great poem

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Savanna 🌾

When graced by such fervor from a lady-poet's pen, how can a grateful bard help but blush!

Thank you for choosing this poem in homage to You, and for your wonderfully fulfilling compliment! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Ultimate Poetess'
Richard,
This is a poem which by it's inclusive style woos the lady writer to have confidence. Affirmation is so important! I got a kick out of the descriptive character housed within. Everyone different in appearance but still with a voice all her own. Good job!
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Kathy Dear 🐝

I was wondering when your lovely self would come across this homage to You and your effulgently unique poetic skills.
How enthralling to know You're wooed by anything from Me … still, I've never once noted a lack of confidence in anything You.
In fact, it's You who's inspired Me.

How giddy I am you got a kick out of this, and for your thoughtfully sweet compliment, too.

A big warm HUG to You, with a Joyously Happy Autumn Smile! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[bluessadmood]

this is just perfect and so beautiful,i loved this

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, B&M 🌾

What could be better than love, beauty, and perfection?
read moreThank you, B&M 🌾

What could be better than love, beauty, and perfection?

Blessings! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Roth Jordain]

Hi Richard,
On my first visit to read your poems this is the most beautiful one I have ever seen in presentation and writing to honor and pay tribute to all women poets. To me this is ultimate poetry for each Ultimate Poetess. The painting is stunning too and the title is perfect -- it is unimaginable that these smooth rhythmic lines and rhymes could be bettered.
If it is right to say I have fallen in love with a poem I do not know, but I have fallen for this one.
Richard, would this poem be considered a classic form you mentioned in your review of my poem The POET?
The designs add the perfect flair that helps bring everything to life -- I can not say enough of this poem's beauty and elegance. Surely the ladies love it too.

Thank you Richard for letting us all share your master artistry -- with highest respect,
Roth

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Roth! 😳

Form your exuberance I might have to get my hats resized to match a swollen head … LOL!
Truly, your expressed appreciation and praise are the apex of what this bard composes and shares his earnest labors in hopes of receiving … I am quite honored and humbled by the sincerity of your gracious praise.
In answer, this poem is not composed in a classical form, per se, but the iambic meter (which accounts for each line's smoothness) is common in classical poetry.

Thank you, Roth, for gifting this fine piece to our most lovely poetesses such a stellar review … I know they will appreciate it as much as I do! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Vertigo Cat1111]

‘When she blends her heart and soul into her ink.’ This whole poem captures your heart and mind and you lose yourself in the words. Truly a classic kind of poem full on intense passion and words. It almost is like a song. It’s amazing, superb crafted work. Thank you so much for sharing.

[Richard🖌]

Hey, V-Cat!

You are sincerely and gratefully welcome.
It is a distinct pleasure to share my humble poetic efforts with you, and to receive such highly encouraging, gracious, praise and expressions of appreciation, thereof.

Yours, the review a bard writes in hopes of receiving.
Thank you most sincerely! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Pryde Foltz]

This is superb craftwork. Huzzah. From word choice to structure. Particularly effective when read out loud, which I did:)

[Richard🖌]

Greetings, Dear Lady Pryde 🌾

To receive such plaudits and high praise of my humble efforts from a poetess of your distinction, by far exceeds what a grateful bard could have expected, but I'm keeping every gracious 'n lovely word. : )

Of course, I guess you know this poem was compose with You in mind.
With happy smiles 'n warmest hugs … thank you, Pryde ⁓ Richard🖌

[Pryde Foltz]

But my mane is strawberry blonde:)

So many amazing poetesses in these parts but thank you all the same:)

[Richard🖌]

You're welcome … all the same.

[Ranger Kessel]

A well written piece in honor if the peeress. I enjoyed the read

[Richard🖌]

Thanks!
Glad you did.

[Richard Knox]

As I’ve read and become familiar with the work of several of the poetesses on this site, I’ve felt — but failed to put into words — exactly the sentiments you so eloquently express in this poem. Thank you!

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Sir Richard,

It's as though you'd written it yourself … such an honor it is I could speak in your stead.

Much obliged to you, as-well, for your gracious thanks! ⁓ Richard🖌