A Woman

Persian
Phoenician
Armenian
Lebanese
worldly
lovely
my flattery needs fuel
one more glass of wine
grapes and olives  building humanity
more beauty, my eyes crave it so
plus infinite wisdom
glasses full of merlot kisses
if a heart beats
it needs endless love
this woman taught me softness
of whom do I speak?
oh la la only the Egyptians knew
the love for your cat is eternal
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Ligon Avatar
October 18, 2024 at 8:24 AM
I was not expecting the twist at the end. I'm not sure if it's a literal cat or if it's figurative, but I can definitely understand that eternal love for your cat. They are very affectionate, adorable, reliable, comforting, and great listeners.
Fowler Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 9:22 AM
For some odd reason this reminds me of "Ode to a Grecian Urn". Lovely write Arthur. :)
Vaso Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Thank you so much Linda.
Slaughter Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 11:10 AM
"glasses full of merlot kisses"...an exquisite line, Arthur. And the rest of them are not bad, either.
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Thanks Jim!
Poet Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Wow, Arthur! You wrote a wonderful and very exotic poem here. A fave for me
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Thank you Sotto Poet, nice to see you back!
Kauffman Avatar
September 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Very exotic, Arthur! So many wonderful references hidden into each line! Love the line "my flattery needs more fuel!" Really creative. Love the final feline twist. Blessings to you!
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Very kind of you you, thanks!!!
Allison Avatar
September 18, 2024 at 6:23 AM
you sure made me smile Art - the unexpected ending is superb! hugs jan xx
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Well you write about the back, I write about the front LOL
Onclaud Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM
as they say, women who have both substance and form win the game...lovely!
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:53 PM
:) now I just have to figure out how to win a game!! LOL
Buehler Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Your charming poem filled me with delight, evoking smiles, Arthur. Thank you for sharing this gem. :)
Vaso Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Thank you so much!
Manassian Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 11:33 AM
What a delightful poem. Loved it. Wonder about the inspiration behind it. Lovely write!
Vaso Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM
:) Thank you so much Eileen!
Rodgers Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Hello Arthur, I loved the ode about an amazing woman who has culture, learning, feminity, passion, and is a teacher. A most excellent example! Well inked! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Vaso Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Thank you sir for such high praise!
Rose  Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 4:30 AM
oh la la, your poem is outstanding dear poet !
Vaso Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Thank you Dear Mystic!!! :)
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