I met the world’s best poet
A small diminutive woman
Hair greying at the temples
A sparkle and glint in her eye
Full of sass and determination.
She was not one for accolades
She saw life as a series of chapters
Ones she had moved through
Learned lessons and put them down
In succinct and concise verse.
I loved her poetry, it spoke to me
Told me of a life lived to the full
Her insights into human nature
Demonstrated her understanding
Of man as a fickle and fragile being.
Over coffee she told me of loves
Won and lost of teachers who inspired
Of poets who wrote from the heart
Like her about what they knew,
Forever learning was her motto.
I met the world’s best poet
A woman of infinite wisdom
Who allowed me time to explore
Inquire into her mind, her wit,
Who said life was here and now.
Written for: https://dversepoets.com/2016/05/26/openlinknight-173/
Morpethroad 
You are so lucky Michael ~ My takeaways are: keep on learning, and living in the here and now ~
Thank you Grace I know I am a lucky person…..have a great day…
She sounds like a gift and a dream all in one. I can see her smile in your poem, her influential will to be and to learn… Thank you so much for introducing her to us. ♥
My pleasure, she’s a unique character that is for sure.
🙂
She sounds like a wonderful woman 🙂 delightful read ❤
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Thanks Sanaa. She is delightful for certain.
Sounds like a wonderful person to meet. Great read.
Thank you so much, appreciate you stopping by.
Forever learning.. an invaluable lesson!
Yes indeed, thanks for stopping by.
Best poet and very wise by the sound of it. Be the sponge and absorb all you can. Best things tend to rub off!
Thanks Walt, happy you could stop by.
She knew she’d be sniffling at some point in making her comments — happy endings made her cry a lot these days. “So glad ‘I met the world’s best poet/A woman of infinite wisdom/Who allowed me time to explore/Inquire into her mind, her wit,. . ., ” she quoted. “You meet some incredible, unique and special people. But then, I’ve heard that like attracts like. I imagine your world’s best poet liked your tribute — not an accolade — just a truism on how you felt about her as a person, her as a poet, her as her.”
“You pretty much nailed it,” he said thinking reflectively….
What a marvelous tribute–Bravo! Learning and creating, and sharing both, add shine to an otherwise dull and/or tricky life.
Thank you Stella yes that is so true.
🙂 🙂
Always learning – that’s the best motto you can have..
Its is isn’t…thanks for stopping by Bjorn..
I really enjoyed the recreation of this charmed episode – found it both pleasurable and meaningful and will be back for more…
Thank you Scott appreciate you stopping by.
I would love to meet her! Special writing here.
Thank you so much Lillian. Have a good weekend.
Beauty in substance and style.
Yes indeed. Thanks for your comment.
Whether true or not, and whatever ‘best’ might mean, this is a delightful experience and encounter, and I like the humour and insight you share with us!
Thanks so much Marina, glad you saw the humour.
She sounds like a wonderful mentor of poetry and life.
Thank you and she is…
And you have shared her wisdom with us, kindness unbounded. Life is indeed here and now.
Indeed Toni indeed…..thanks for stopping by.