Of all the Lilies

By Randy Bentinck

A Provocative Poetry Collection

In Of all the Lilies, Bentinck "…liberates every woman to freely own her sexuality, helping her to appreciate that she is much more than Panties and Bras, but one who is worthy of Everyday Love. Ladies, we all need to keep this close to the nightstand, you will not regret it! But as a woman who was often challenged by many social and emotional uncertainties, Bentinck's Natural Queen was liberating and reassuring; one who rescued me from the long embedded insecurities and poor self-esteem towards that pursuit of "breathtaking natural beauty." To all my Sisters at the Crossroad, Mr Bentinck has given us an approach for everyone to experience those memorable experiences, unleash our inner beauty and emotions, repair and uplift every confused or broken soul. Thank you, Randy!"

M. S. Williams, BSc, MSc, GDL (Law)

This is a brilliant collection of poems and prose that's inspiring and uplifting, that's caring and sensitive, that's sensually seductive, that's heartbreaking and heart-wrenching. The collection reflects life's ever-changing experiences in a uniquely captivating way. You will find poems under a variety of themes.

Poetic Themes

This collection provides a rich selection of poetry themes:

Poetry about life

Poetry about love

Inspirational Poems

Of All the Lilies is Bentinck's debut collection of poetry and prose and it will indeed provide you with moments to transcend every aspect of your life!

Pick up your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: FyaPublishing
• Release date: Feb 24, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386206705

Randy Bentinck

Randy Abubakar Bentinck is an emerging writer who is a graduate of the University of Guyana and the Burrowes School of Art. His work explores themes of love, loss, relationship, social issues and femininity. He writes from an intensely personal place, but his work is still relatable. His Literature teacher in High School, Mr Sobers, sparked his love for poetry. His recital of Michael Smith’s ‘Mi cyaan Believe it.’ made Bentinck fell in love with this art form instantly. Bentinck is a real Artist in every sense of the term. As an Actor, he was very active in the theatre scene in Guyana during the 90s where he acted in many major productions at the Theatre Guild of Guyana and the National Cultural Center. He also recited poetry at several places around the country. As a Visual Artist, he has been a part of several Art Shows, Art Competitions and National Exhibitions. His work represented Guyana at Carifesta IX, held in Trinidad and Tobago in 2006. He has been very active in sports and youth development. He was the chaperone for a youth contingent from Guyana for the first Habitat for Humanity Caribbean Youth Build held in 2000. For more work from r.A.bentinck, please visit his website: www.randybentinck.com. Bentinck is originally from the county of Berbice in Guyana but spent most of his adult life in the capital Georgetown. He presently resides in The Bahamas where he is an Art Educator.

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PREFACE

Mr Bentinck has successfully composed a scintillating array of poems, which will be sure to enrich the life and experience of every reader. He arrests your attention from the very beginning and allows you an intimate journey through the human experience. This collection has reflected not only a deep sense of honesty but one which leaves you with a sincere appreciation of different life encounters. He bravely explores and uncovers issues and concerns universal to every mother, every father, every lover and friend.

He liberates every woman to freely own her sexuality, helping her to appreciate that she is much more than Panties and Bras, but one who is worthy of Everyday Love. Ladies, we all need to keep this close to the night stand, you will not regret it! But as a woman who was often challenged by many social and emotional uncertainties, Bentinck’s Natural Queen was liberating and reassuring; one who rescued me from the long embedded insecurities and poor self-esteem towards that pursuit of breathtaking natural beauty. To all my Sisters at the Crossroad, Mr Bentinck has given us an approach for everyone to experience those memorable experiences, unleash our inner beauty and emotions, repair and uplift every confused or broken soul. Thank you, Randy!

To my fathers and brothers, Bentinck’s exploration of An Open Letter to a Father will bring you to your knees, as he patiently reveals the complexities, but delicateness of our daughters, who long to be loved and nurtured, as only you can.

Let us take the journey with him, Of All the Lilies will indeed provide you with moments to transcend every aspect of your life!

Mitzie Simms-Williams, BSc, MSc, GDL (Law)

v

The Lily Pond

A Plethora of Gems

One Dance (Gingerbay Café)

In a dimly lit café

Her natural beauty illuminated

The table.

Soft red light gently caresses

Her luscious features as

Slow reggae jams

Dominate the cosy space.

Beres Hammond was at

His vintage best,

So I asked her for one dance.

That night, the DJ was indulging in

Musical Sorcery-

With every selection, we sink

DEEPER

And

DEEPER

And

DEEPER

In a sea of romantic fantasies.

Her now warm body so soft

I can taste her silky smoothness.

Her head upon my chest as the lyrics

Takes us away captives.

My lips refashioned from

Whispering honeyed words,

To playfully pecking her forehead

To lightly caressing

Her irresistible lips.

We are now drifting in musical waves

where slow dancehall bump and grind

Evoke fast and choppy breaths.

Sensual rhythms tie us up so close

That the tip of my nose

Skim across her steaming body

The heat…

Radiates the soothing fragrance

Of her arresting perfume-

I am anchored!

We are lost in this dancehall sea

And time no longer has meaning as

We sail on from

One musical selection to another,

Riding the waves of a multitude Of

lyrical passion.

The Melanin Princess

(for Sasha)

She has the eyes of an angel

With a smile, that warms the

Coldest of hearts and laughter

That shatters sadness.

I hope she knows how beautiful she is.

When peer pressure barks at her heel

And critics throw darts at her face to

Spoil