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 🍃

[Tabby Mac]

Isn’t this a creative and even mildly racy piece!;) I love the imagery and thoughts brought to life here. It is a very clever and thoughtful write. Well penned my friend!

[Richard 🍃]

Hi, Lady Tabby 🍂

From You, these lovely words in warmly expressed appreciation, praise, and keen insight more than gratify my admiration for You and all of our amazing poetesses.
That you love anything about my poetry makes all my humble efforts feel so worthwhile.

I am so happy to see you back. ; )
Thank you ever-so blissfully! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Tabby Mac]

Always a pleasure!

[Ladysue]

I love this Richard. Made me smile. What an endearing write and tribute. Playful, lyrical and beautiful. :)

[Richard 🍃]

Smiles 'n happy hugs, Dear Ladysue 🎶

I am sooo thrilled you've come upon this joyously reverent little homage to all you amazingly enthralling poetesses … what a dull, uninspiring, needful it would be without You and all your heavenly, meaningfully, inspiringly, irresistibly wondrous poetry.

"Playful, lyrical and beautiful."
Ummm, sounds like You … warmest hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Richard 🍃]

Duhhh!
"what a dull, uninspiring, needful 'WORLD' it would be without You" … mea culpa, M'Lady. 😌

[Ladysue]

aww thanks Richard.:)

[Richard 🍃]

Blessed, I am!

[Ankita Dwivedi]

It was so inspiring. The way you have portrayed every woman and her many traits. The way a woman charms effortlessly and the power of words. I am in awe.
Ankita:)

[Richard 🍃]

Hi, Ankita 🍂

Ah, your first visit to my pages … how wonderful it is to meet you here.
I welcome You most joyfully to my humble portfolio of simple poems … I hope you will visit me here often.
I'm overjoyed to include You in the spirit of this dedicated salute, honoring of all our wondrously gifted Lady-Poets.

Big hug of thanks, Dear Ankita, and a most glorious day to you, my new lovely friend! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Ankita Dwivedi]

Hi Richard!
I will definitely visit your page and read all your glamorous work.I have just been on cafe for 2 days.Really need the support of all you brilliant people .I can't express how much your warm welcome means to me .Really looking forward to bonding to you all.
Ankita XOXO ;)

[Richard 🍃]

Me, too, Ankita! 😏
Thanks for the sweet hugs 'n kisses.
I know others will enjoy them, also, and your lovely friendship.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

I am sure they will .Needles Richard :)

[Anna Parker]

This is wonderful and inspiring! It makes me want to try my hand at poetry. I'll have to give it a try!

[Richard 🍃]

Thank you sincerely and gratefully, Anne, for your lovely, inspiring review to this passionate homage to all you lady writers.
Tho, I no longer take on full-time students, I would love helping you with poetry anytime you like … an open invitation. : )

Thank you again, ever- so warmly, Anne ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Anna Parker]

Thank you so much! As of now, my schedule is very crammed, but I will keep this offer in mind!

[Richard 🍃]

You said, "It makes me want to try my hand at poetry. I'll have to give it a try!"
But, off course, Anna … anytime. : )

[Jinx Bane]

I thoroughly enjoyed this poem; the hook was magnificent and the tone you used was just perfect, truly pulled the mood together. It sounds so mystical, with doses of passion and beauty. Your work will be immortal, I'm excited to see your next piece. Thank you for this wondrous poem, it made my morning to hear someone appreciating the hearts of women.

[Richard 🍃]

Ohhh-MY, Jinx 🙃

To think a Poetess of your sincerity has embraced and enjoyed my reverent little homage to all our beautiful poetic flowers is praise, indeed, and much more than an humble bard could ever have hoped or expected, but I'm keeping every generous word and accolade.
Your excitement to read my next piece is twofold in gleeful hopes you do. ; )

A big, happy hug of exuberant thanks, Jinx ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Ana Papaya]

i like it, of course. :)
very thoughtful and beautiful tribute to us gals

[Richard 🍃]

Ahhh, Lady Ana 🍂

You're sooo nice and sweet.
Of course you do, and You deserve to like it … I'm just happy you're here sharing your lovely self so openly and skillfully.

You are sincerely welcome, Dear Ana, and I most gratefully thank You … warmest smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Lydia Shutter]

A beautifully written tribute to the women of WC....Richard, I thank you for myself and for all the wonderful artistic poets who have posted here through the years and continue to do so. Wonderful imagery in this one and, as always, your poetry is reminiscent of the classics. Lydi**

[Richard 🍃]

How wonderful of you, Dear Lydi 🌿

To drop by and find such delightfulness in this little homage to all you very special and uniquely talented Lady-Poets, whom I sooo deeply admire, revere, and have enjoyed over the years … you are so splendidly exciting and inspiring, each in your own ways.

Bless You, Lydi, and all of our heavenly beauties.
Thank you for your praise and eloquently expressed enjoyment of this truly heartfelt piece … happy hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Roland Petrov]

The ultimate poetess has received the ultimate compliment by being written about by the ultimate poet! It's been a while since we've connected (my fault entirely), so I'm delighted to be reading your poetry again, Richard.

[Richard 🍃]

Ah, Roland, my dear astute friend and wandering protégé 🍂

It has been farrr too long … welcome home!
Much more of such praise and I'll be at the drugstore buying Metrecal Shampoo. 😏

I am equally delighted to reunite … I'll soon drop by your place for a visit.

Thank you ever-so sincerely for reading this little number in dedication to our lovelier/gentler gender. ⁓ Richard 🍃

[choosen....Kay-T]

This is such a wonderful and beautiful write.

[Richard 🍃]

Nice of you to say so, Kay-T,
Thank you very much! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[choosen....Kay-T]

not a problem. hope you are doing well

[Richard 🍃]

I hope so for You, too.