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Geisha Grin

Green geisha grins Charming the gentlemen Eyes like chocolate pools Drown in their sweetness Their sweetness uniqueness Able to sweep away grief Smiling and styling Dance romanced by Graceful hands following The glance of envy Avoiding sin of selfish men Entertaining in elegance Geisha wrist gives a twist Pouring hot tea delicately With a sip from lotus lip Chatter flatters intelligently You will always wish For a confetti kiss Celebrated but not cheap Not free.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 2/21/2024 6:20:00 PM

Dear Karen, a lyrical, lovely poetic portrayal of a delicate, elegant geisha. I adore your wonderful word pairings like "sweetness uniqueness" and "lotus lip" and "confetti kiss". Your imagery is beautiful and intriguing. An alluring piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Karen Jones
Date: 2/21/2024 6:37:00 PM

Geishas are beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for your nice comments Susan hugs.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/11/2024 8:01:00 AM

Hi Karen, Love the imagery in this penning.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/11/2024 11:10:00 AM

I appreciate that Nancy!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/10/2024 7:09:00 PM

Love these lines -- "With a sip from lotus lip;" "For a confetti kiss." Am reminded of Pearl Buck's novel, 'The Good Earth.' Nice imaging, Karen!

Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 7:20:00 PM

Gershon you are kind thanks

Silent One

Date: 2/10/2024 11:11:00 AM

I love a geisha, so mysterious and beautiful... this is an interesting arrangement of words... nice use of poetic techniques also..

Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 12:30:00 PM

Thanks Silent One

Ink Empress

Date: 2/10/2024 4:00:00 AM

Dear karen, ive missed reading your work; and i am not at all disappointed reading this amazing poem with such descriptive imagery flowing throughout your lines: Its so amazing and fascinating to watch geishas, and their work in especially movies, they are indeed so graceful and i love how youv written “ Pouring hot tea delicately With a sip from lotus lip Chatter flatters intelligently You will always wish For a confetti kiss“ delicately soulful and so well delivered. Pleasure reading.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 8:01:00 AM

What a kind comment and much appreciated. I love watching geishas in movies they are so elegant. Thanks dear Inky for reading!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/10/2024 12:52:00 AM

When I was in Epcot we called to Japan and I asked a couple of geishas could I have my pic taken with them, they were so friendly. Hope you're keeping well Karen. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 1:03:00 AM

Wow what a lovely experience and cool memory! I am well thanks Tom! Have a wonderful weekend as well.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/9/2024 2:33:00 PM

I'm always been a wee bit fascinated with Geishas. You've beautifully captured their almost mystical beauty...'dance romanced by graceful hands' That's such a vivid image! Your poem brought to mind the Geisha doll my brother-in-law brought me after she returned from living in Japan...made of porcelain and wears a red silk outfit. Enjoyed the read; have a pleasant eveing, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 2/9/2024 2:59:00 PM

I’m sure you treasure that lovely doll! Thanks for reading and have a wonderful eve as well.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/9/2024 11:14:00 AM

My lovely melodious Butterfly. So lovely, so tragic. Your poem reminds me of her.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/9/2024 11:53:00 AM

Aw hugs dear Victor!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/9/2024 10:47:00 AM

A big thumbs up. Japanese geisha has always intrigued me. This is a great, great poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/9/2024 11:08:00 AM

Aw thanks Hilda! Have you seen the old now movie titled Memoirs of a Geisha? It is one of my favorite movies!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 2/9/2024 9:30:00 AM

This is so unique reminds me of my dolls from Japan so expensive but breaks so easily what a waste in an instant they become the cheapest treasures trash.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/9/2024 9:35:00 AM

Oh wow Yolanda I bet they are a treasure despite fragility! Thanks for liking my poem.

Paul Bell

Date: 2/9/2024 5:08:00 AM

Beauty draws you in like a magnet, but the dance might just be your undoing. Nothing is free in this world.

Karen Jones
Date: 2/9/2024 9:28:00 AM

lol agreed! Thanks for reading Paul.