Gary Bateman Poet Sonnet

Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes:  I wrote this poem entitled, "Sonnet to a Fine Poetess," as a contest entry for a PoetrySoup Contest called, "It's All About Me," which has its deadline on December 4, 2014. The poem I wrote for this particular poetry contest is in the traditional Shakespearean Sonnet format, but I chose not to set it in Iambic Pentameter, and rather to let the lines flow in a direct Rhyme sequence (aabb|ccdd|eeff|gg) and to allow each line its varying meter arrangement.  I believe that this approach gave me much more flexibility in scripting the narrative message I had planned for this poem in order to best convey what I was attempting to say.   (Gary Bateman - November 9, 2014) (Shakespearean Sonnet in a Rhyme poetic format) 

Categories:  dedication, inspiration, joy, muse, poetry, poets, and tribute.

Sonnet To a Fine Poetess

I know a very fine poet, a dear colleague, who’s so exquisitely talented and bright,
And has a superb facility with words and themes making all fit perfect and right;
She has an unrivaled mastery of the poetic art and writes with the best approach,  
And has an unparalleled ability to write the finest verse beyond any reproach. 

This poet’s sense of depth, empathy, and poetic variety is quite splendid to behold,
And she brings such compassion and power to her work worth its weight in gold;
With well-conceived themes and images she invites readers to her special dimension,
While enchanting them magically with sublime verses and holding their attention.

This poet communes with Our Poetry Muse, seeking her scope and enchanted vision,
And shares amply all with her readers with enraptured intent and a perfect precision.
Our friend’s poetry reflects always the human dynamic with such power and grace, 
And she finds the right tone, tenor, pitch and rhyme—putting them in proper place.
 
I must say I’m very proud of our colleague’s work and appreciate so her fine poetry,
And I’m so glad she’s with us and gives us such beauty and elegance in her poetry!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany
(November 9, 2014) (Shakespearean Sonnet in a Rhyme poetic format) 

*****Written for the “It’s All About Me Contest,” December 4, 2014*****

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Earl Schumacker November 19, 2014 at 7:24 PM Hi Gary, Great Sonnet and very nicely crafted. I'm beginning to think Catie has a brilliant and loving support group here at Poetry Soup to raise her spirits up where they should be. Very nice tribute here Gary. Take care. Earl Gary Bateman November 21, 2014 at 2:29 PM Hello Earl, Thanks so much!! Catie is indeed a most wonderful person and a most outstanding poet. I read your poem as well and plan to read more of your poetry in the future. Best Wishes to you and have a great weekend!! Cheers, Gary

Brenda Meier-Hans November 19, 2014 at 1:55 PM Just beautiful Gary. A wonderful tribute to Catie. Congratulations on your win. Gary Bateman November 19, 2014 at 4:23 PM Thanks Brenda -- I'm just glad all of us came together with really nice heartfelt tributes to Catie. Best!! Gary

Jan Allison November 18, 2014 at 2:08 PM beautiful tribute Gary many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Gary Bateman November 18, 2014 at 5:03 PM Thanks Jan!! I am really glad you liked this Sonnet Tribute!! Best Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter November 17, 2014 at 1:27 AM Gary my dear friend you've written here a most wonderfu tribute to a fine poetess! I am sure she would like it if she read it and would feel honored by your kindness. Wish you GL in the contest! A 7 for you! :) love and hugs! xxx D. Gary Bateman November 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM Hello "D" -- Thanks!! This one was indeed a very special write. It was written for a very noble effort and I hope it has the desired positive effect. Because of this, the contest is really a secondary thing. I am glad you liked this sonnet. I found over time that I actually like writing sonnets very much!! All the best to you my wonderful friend!! I will be touch and do stay in touch as well. Best Always!! Gary XOXO

Verlena S. Walker November 10, 2014 at 9:09 PM Beautifully written Gary and I am thrill to know her as well. I know this is not a truth or dare. Sending a smile, Verlena Gary Bateman November 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM Thanks Verlena!! I hope this helps bring smiles to her and to let her know that she's not alone. Best Always, Gary

Robert Lindley November 10, 2014 at 5:46 PM You know how to write a tribute splendidly my friend! I am sure she will appreciate your vision and talent in this poem.. I guess I will now have to look at contests to find out who this talented poetess is. Bravo.. A 7 from me my friend.. Gary Bateman November 10, 2014 at 6:02 PM Robert, Thanks -- and as always, it is so very good to hear from you my friend. Glad to see too that you are back posting your works. I try to catch them when they come out. Been busy writing much as you can see. I appreciate the "7" too. I plan to be in touch with those potential publishers (I mentioned) very soon. Keep Writing!! Best Always, Gary Gary Bateman November 10, 2014 at 5:56 PM Thanks Andrea for your wonderful note here and for your encouragement. I am sure she will like this one, but I'm also sure that other contestants will have very good and strong entries too. I believe all of us want to make sure that our Poetess hears us all!! Nice to have her smiling from all of this!! Best Always, Gary

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM Indeed, she is a wonderful poetess, Gary. She is sure to be over the moon with this one!! I congratulate you early on your win~!!! Gary Bateman November 10, 2014 at 5:57 PM Thanks Andrea for your wonderful note here and for your encouragement. I am sure she will like this one, but I'm also sure that other contestants will have very good and strong entries too. I believe all of us want to make sure that our Poetess hears us all!! Nice to have her smiling from all of this!! Best Always, Gary

M. L. Kiser November 10, 2014 at 1:52 PM It's got to be a winner. A wonderful sonnet, Gary. Gary Bateman November 10, 2014 at 2:42 PM ML, Thanks for your very gracious comment here. I enjoyed putting this one together, but it was some work. I'm glad you liked it. (I promise I'll get over your way soon to check out your latest works. I haven't forgotten you!!) Best Wishes Always, Gary

Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2014 at 1:54 AM You put a lot of thought into this piece and ended up with a fine piece of writing. Gary Bateman November 10, 2014 at 8:54 AM Thanks Richard for noticing this. I did have my "Thinking Cap" on for this write. I was on a mission writing this sonnet, but its for a good cause in the end. Best Always, Gary

David Meade November 9, 2014 at 9:34 PM Each sentence is well crafted, the words fit together giving praise to a worthy poet. Well done, fine sir. Gary Bateman November 9, 2014 at 9:58 PM David, Thanks so much. I did spend some time with this one and kept the polishing cloth handy as I did the scripting. I wanted to get this one right. I look forward to reading some more of your fine works as well -- Always!! Best Wishes, Gary

Brenda Meier-Hans November 9, 2014 at 6:36 PM A beautiful Sonnet Gary. She's a lucky lady to receive such a fine tribute. I hope she can see how valuable she is. Gary Bateman November 9, 2014 at 10:03 PM Hello Brenda, Thanks!! I hope so too. This is someone who needs to hear something positive, and to know that my words here ring true here in every respect. Alles Gute!! Cheers, Gary

Liam Mcdaid November 9, 2014 at 2:48 PM oh gary your really sweet talking the honey out of the bee powerful pen me wee green man smiling thumbs up Gary Bateman November 9, 2014 at 2:58 PM Liam Mate!! Thanks. My Leprechaun in My Bottle whispered the verses to me for this Shakespearean Sonnet write (HA!! HA!!). Don't tell anyone . . . Best Always, Gary