Karen Jones Poet Free verse

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 February 21, 2024 at 6:20 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 February 21, 2024 at 6:37 PM Geishas are beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for your nice comments Susan hugs.

Nancy Kaufman February 11, 2024 at 8:01 AM Hi Karen, Love the imagery in this penning. Karen Jones February 11, 2024 at 11:10 AM I appreciate that Nancy!

Gershon Wolf February 10, 2024 at 7:09 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 February 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM Gershon you are kind thanks

Silent One February 10, 2024 at 11:11 AM I love a geisha, so mysterious and beautiful... this is an interesting arrangement of words... nice use of poetic techniques also.. Karen Jones February 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM Thanks Silent One

Ink Empress February 10, 2024 at 4:00 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 February 10, 2024 at 8:01 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 February 10, 2024 at 12:52 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 February 10, 2024 at 1:03 AM Wow what a lovely experience and cool memory! I am well thanks Tom! Have a wonderful weekend as well.

Victor Buhagiar February 9, 2024 at 11:14 AM My lovely melodious Butterfly. So lovely, so tragic. Your poem reminds me of her. Karen Jones February 9, 2024 at 11:53 AM Aw hugs dear Victor!

Hilda Greenhough February 9, 2024 at 10:47 AM A big thumbs up. Japanese geisha has always intrigued me. This is a great, great poem. Karen Jones February 9, 2024 at 11:08 AM Aw thanks Hilda! Have you seen the old now movie titled Memoirs of a Geisha? It is one of my favorite movies!

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen February 9, 2024 at 9:30 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 February 9, 2024 at 9:35 AM Oh wow Yolanda I bet they are a treasure despite fragility! Thanks for liking my poem.

Paul Bell February 9, 2024 at 5:08 AM Beauty draws you in like a magnet, but the dance might just be your undoing. Nothing is free in this world. Karen Jones February 9, 2024 at 9:28 AM lol agreed! Thanks for reading Paul.