Debbie Guzzi Poet Sonnet

The Merry Mistress and Her Quill

To arms to arms, she cries this soul carefree
as she advances the words fly from her quill,
with her wit she poses a counter-riposte
lancing ripening spoils so they can spill.

All rancor fell before her bold advance
her laughter lightens his sour temperament.
Ma oui, the Mistress invited him to dance,
"engarde," she winks, then lunges with consent.

Ungloved, they dance across the pearl white page,
each double entendre brings a dampening blow
not circumspect, but with aplomb she stages
a mutual downfall while they were all aglow.

The finer points of nibs and quill, be damned
what matters most was the Mistress got her man. 


Inspired By Giorgio Veneto's Riposte

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Casarah Nance June 20, 2014 at 8:29 PM Oh I loved this! i have had a chance to dance with a few good men here on the soup, and a pleasure a dance as you say so well "each double entendre brings a dampening blow'. you have a great way with words ;) well said :)

Kelly Deschler October 17, 2013 at 4:35 PM I really liked this poem, Debbie, it is a very clever sequel to Giorgio's work! I loved that you didn't make this merry mistress a "damsel in distress". She can certainly take care of herself! Wonderful work!...Thank you very much for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!

Cecilia Macfarlane October 16, 2013 at 8:43 PM Hi Debbie....love this enchanting, clever and delightful write. I hope you always entice the quill to dance. Hugs

James Marshall Goff September 22, 2013 at 8:25 PM Quite dashing! my lady! Jamesy

Sara Kendrick September 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM Interesting work inspired by Giorgio..That would be foul to be lancing those boils..Sara Debbie Guzzi September 20, 2013 at 3:50 PM YUP Sara I'm trying to think of something else!!

Ken Carroll September 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM Hi Debbie, A debonair of a write..I liked this one from you.. Ken

Carrie Richards September 18, 2013 at 4:59 PM I am a huge fan of Giorgio's poetry.......(and of course your own)......so what's not to like here?????? Not one thing!! :) love it!

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM Loved the ending on this one, and the part where they danced across a pearl white page. Awesome!

Sandra Adams September 17, 2013 at 5:57 PM enjoyed your play on words in this piece, lovely poem :)

Eileen Manassian September 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM :) Then all is well that ends well! ;) Lovely little dance across the page there, my dear! Hugs!