John Fleming Poet Rhyme

The Fate of Whole Nations

VI

Transcendent in that unparalleled
Attire!                                    
I confess I cannot help but admire,         
And always did,                             
What all other men should find very 
Much                                        
Irresistible in her;                       
It is as if,                               
With the merest uplifting of that 
Proud and arrogant chin,                                
The outstretched hand, it's slightest
Touch,                                                                         
She effortlessly could defer                
The uncertain fate of whole nations.        
Suddenly, at the corners of the 
Mouth, that insidious little grin...
And I am left wondering, again, what 
Now for these new deliberations?

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Brenda Chiri October 22, 2019 at 12:16 PM That uplifting of that proud chin ahhh John I love how you describe her! I do hate that I deleted my old account but that just means I can reread your gorgeous work and comment all over again!;) all my affection kind sir!;)

Edlynn Nau December 7, 2018 at 12:25 AM Interesting rhyme scheme, and absolutely fascinating topic. I had no idea who you were thinking of but I saw Helen of Troy. HUH without reading the comments until just now, ... I see my guess was right, which means you succeeded expertly in mystery, her mystery, and with us!

Harry Horsman October 31, 2018 at 6:04 PM Oh i see i have to go back to catch up, with the meaning of this wonderful poetry,,will do...

Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2018 at 7:03 PM Troy has been found and possibly Helen existed too John. Your talented words bring to life the intrigue and enigma of that beauty. I enjoyed reading this superb piece! : )

Nette Onclaud June 25, 2018 at 4:10 PM and how she can bring god-like people to their knees... astounding work, john... how nice to see you passing through... huggs John Fleming June 27, 2018 at 11:08 AM Nette, as always, your kind comments are very much appreciated! I will be revisiting your own little corner of the Soup very soon...it is a real pleasure to read through your poems, Nette. My very warmest regards! :) john

Silent One June 19, 2018 at 8:18 AM Who knows John... the future seems bleak for some, but not for all... John Fleming June 24, 2018 at 2:25 AM Hello again, Silent One. Many thanks for the visit and also the kindly leaving of a comment...it is always appreciated by me. All the very best - cheers! :) john

Winged Warrior June 18, 2018 at 10:57 AM Its the tilted chin...gets me all the time lol...great write John...love & light...^WW^ John Fleming June 24, 2018 at 2:18 AM Thank you, Winged Warrior...good to see you on my page again -- you are most welcome my friend! And yes I readily agree...it is the tilted chin that gets you every time. My very warmest regards, WW. Your good friend. :) john

Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2018 at 7:52 AM Are you writing about the Statue of Liberty??? Or possibly the lady holding the scales of justice? John Fleming June 24, 2018 at 2:15 AM Hello, Richard. I never considered the Statue of Liberty for a poem before...until now that is :) It is in fact an ongoing trilogy concerning the legendary "Helen of Troy". I f you go back four or five poems or so you will see what I refer to; I have a little ways to go yet to complete the series. The poem is my modern slant on the life and times of this immortal and timeless beauty. All the very best, Richard...and please be assured...you will always be most welcome here. Many thanks! :) john