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 🍃

[Fia Naturie]

Beautifully written you can easily fall into the piece.

[Richard🖌]

Sunday morning greetings, Dear Fia 🌤

It's so nice having two realms to enjoy one another {SR·WC} … and, how sweet it is receiving the warmth of your praise, along with such an invitingly amorous confession of allure to this little poetic homage to You, Dear Poetess.

You've left a VERY happy bard … thank you, Fia! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ayesha Faiz]

Your writing is incredibly rich and full of beauty..every line feels so alive and powerful. The language is so elegant, it almost feels unreal, like something ethereal. The way you blend emotion, imagery, and rhythm is truly magical. It’s the kind of poem that makes every reader fall in love with your words.

The level of English you have used is really high and inspiring for me. I truly hope I can reach that level someday too. The way you write feels like a dream, yet the emotions are so real that every reader can deeply feel them. Though I won't lie, it really did make me smile reading your poetry. I really did love this piece.Truly beautiful.
-Ayesha

[Neha agrawal]

This piece is **rich in romantic lyricism and classical elegance**, weaving together **sensual imagery, poetic devotion, and a celebration of feminine artistry**. It reads like a **love letter to the Muse herself**—whether she’s a literal woman, the spirit of poetry, or the creative force behind great writing.

[Richard🖌]

Namasté, Dear Poetess 🙏

This smile upon my face (confessed)
is from sweet words your pen has blessed;
a blessing that makes bard's hearts sigh …
spreads wide, poetic wings to fly.

Such an eloquently gracious review, Dear Neha … your lovely soul's gift dances ever-so tenderly within! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Tumi]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
If only I could learn to write and compose like this, I would be very proud of myself though

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Tumi 🙏🏼

For selecting this homage to our wonderful Lady-Poets.
With study, practice, and dedication, you will soon be composing excellent poetry of the kind that will surely make you proud as you deserve to be.

With best regards! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Kim S.]

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*

This verse could stand alone, This is a wonderful write

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Kim : )

Your choice of verse is my favorite, too, and your compliment is inspiring.

With warmest gratitude! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i liked every line. this was superbly written, dazzling. your adoration for this person emmanates from these verses and these words brigthen the room.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Ern, most gratefully for your gracious review of this poetic piece in homage to all our wonderful poetesses.

With best wishes! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

This is an enchanting toast to us!
Your words splash bright colors and draw exquisite pictures that inspire pride in our works.
The rhymes baptized us with special accolades.
If there ever was a coronation for poetesses , this piece would be the crown.
Thank you for sharing .

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Dear Titilayo 🥂

And, a toast so wondrously deserved … as you've so warmly proven, by virtue of your captivatingly appreciative timbre in grasping and elucidating on the finer nuances of this doting homage to You, along with all your blissfully blessed, feminine coharts.
"If there ever was a coronation for poetesses , this piece would be the crown."

Such a beautifully sweet thing to say, Dear Poetess, to a smitten bard.

Thank you ever-so warmly! ⁓ Richard✨

[Ms claws]

Hi love,
Every single time I read it, it means yet more! I love its seductive undertones, fervent and passion and desire and rapture...oh, well, you know me...I'm a fool for Romantica and erotica.
*How you describe all women and not just one in particular is magnetic. I've learned it's more attractive to the reader to assume the writing encompasses a whole gender instead of presuming it's about one in particular. Anyhoo, excellent in causing physical reactions in me for just one humble poets opinion.

[Richard🖌]

Mm … well, Glenda 🌺🐝
What could be better to begin with than "love"? It's an answer I don't have. ; )

To know you've taken more than one bite of this delicious apple undulates like succulent imagery … gratifying a bard's most intimate hopes of his dictions' pleasings … echoed in pleasure.
Ya know, Glenda? It's amazing the plethora in variety of reactions and interpretations of this piece in its previous reviews; your beautifully warming discernments amongst the most (if not THE) favored.
Seeing as how this composition is about You, it's no wonder its libidinal caress.

Eloquently spake, Dear Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard 🥂

[Ms claws]

Richard, I dare not translate what I "thought" into what I "hoped". You are a master of words and complexity. Thank you, love.