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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Juliet Ligon

Date: 10/18/2024 8:24:00 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.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/27/2024 9:22:00 AM

For some odd reason this reminds me of "Ode to a Grecian Urn". Lovely write Arthur. :)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/9/2024 11:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Linda.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 9/23/2024 11:10:00 AM

"glasses full of merlot kisses"...an exquisite line, Arthur. And the rest of them are not bad, either.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:55:00 PM

Thanks Jim!

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/22/2024 10:00:00 AM

Wow, Arthur! You wrote a wonderful and very exotic poem here. A fave for me

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:55:00 PM

Thank you Sotto Poet, nice to see you back!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/20/2024 10:44:00 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!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:54:00 PM

Very kind of you you, thanks!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/18/2024 6:23:00 AM

you sure made me smile Art - the unexpected ending is superb! hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:54:00 PM

Well you write about the back, I write about the front LOL

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/15/2024 12:26:00 PM

as they say, women who have both substance and form win the game...lovely!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:53:00 PM

:) now I just have to figure out how to win a game!! LOL

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/14/2024 8:59:00 PM

Your charming poem filled me with delight, evoking smiles, Arthur. Thank you for sharing this gem. :)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/23/2024 10:50:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/13/2024 11:33:00 AM

What a delightful poem. Loved it. Wonder about the inspiration behind it. Lovely write!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/13/2024 10:02:00 PM

:) Thank you so much Eileen!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 9/13/2024 4:52:00 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

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/13/2024 10:01:00 PM

Thank you sir for such high praise!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/13/2024 4:30:00 AM

oh la la, your poem is outstanding dear poet !

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/13/2024 10:00:00 PM

Thank you Dear Mystic!!! :)