We are now in that dynamic aspect of the zodiac calendar known as Leo. Today, August 6, is my birthday! Hope you all get a big slice of my gorgeous birthday cake, settle down with a cool drink, and enjoy this sizzling August heat.
© Dr. Jeanne I. Lakatos, Ph.D.
La Fontaine Subé in Reims, France... "Let all your things be done in Love." (1 Corinthians 16:14)
Introduction:

- Dr. Jeanne Iris
- Current: Danbury, CT, United States
- Welcome! A few years ago, I discovered an application that artists employ in their works to bring cultural awareness to their audiences. Having discerned this semiotic theory that applies to literature, music, art, film, and the media, I have devoted the blog,Theory of Iconic Realism to explore this theory. The link to the publisher of my book is below. If you or your university would like a copy of this book for your library or if you would like to review it for a scholarly journal, please contact the Edwin Mellen Press at the link listed below. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Announcements
06 August, 2025
Mint Julep Iced Tea for a Summer Celebration
We are now in that dynamic aspect of the zodiac calendar known as Leo. Today, August 6, is my birthday! Hope you all get a big slice of my gorgeous birthday cake, settle down with a cool drink, and enjoy this sizzling August heat.
05 August, 2025
Heart and Mind Coalescence
04 August, 2025
Three Part Harmony
03 August, 2025
BLISS is my word.
spiritual linguistics
02 August, 2025
Decades à Rose
01 August, 2025
Artistry of a Poet's Hand
31 July, 2025
A Flash Fiction Tale of 'Stella, the Ceili-Dancing Squash (Stink) Bug'
A March sun warmed the oak tree, standing at the entrance of the Old Main Building. Melting snow formed puddles in which blue birds and sparrows graciously bathed.
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30 July, 2025
Face of Renaissance
Face of Renaissance
See the insolence gently float away.
Turn and decide on Godly Good.
Replace worldly ambitions
with the guiding hand of Love.
A world changes to see His face
in all the energy and intricacy
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
To hear me recite this, please click HERE.
29 July, 2025
Benoit Mandelbrot, the 'Father of Fractals'
28 July, 2025
A Pen, So Simple
A Pen, So Simple
A pen, so simple
and fundamental
yet functional
and dependable
somewhat ornamental.
A pen, so simple…
of brawny rosewood,
so my fingers could
glide as they write
to open minds.
A pen, so simple,
expresser of mine.
Now, where did I place you?
Oh, Saints Divine,
I implore you,
please help me to find
my much-needed pen
for
without it,
I feel…………
inert!
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
27 July, 2025
A Humble Creation
I am posting this poem in honor of my daughter's Birthday. She is indeed a 'humble creation of the Almighty Artist.'
A Humble Creation
the Mighty Sculpture
molds and shapes me
into that which will
inevitably
become the fulfillment
of my dreams ~
His promise,
and I can feel
the special pliancy
of His wondrous hands
as He blends
the Sorrow and the Pain
into the sculpted reality
in my life.
I am a humble creation
of the Almighty Artist.
26 July, 2025
Poetic Version of my Operetta, Luminescence, Chapter II. 'Morning'
a poetic version of Chapter II (Morning):
II. Morning
replaces the subtle evening melodies,
warbling with delightful purpose for
the one song that harmonizes with hers.
with a symphony of delicate pitches,
led by the bobolink’s resonating voice.
Echoing through the woods, their songs augment.
into a pulsating, verdant sanctuary of wooded bliss.
The breeze gracefully embraces feathered wings
of russet, crimson and blue, as they touch
the extended branches of the clustered trees.
to the brushed rhythms of the singing birds in flight.
Desire reigns gloriously in this place
and passionately awaits another day to display
her energetic embrace with life.
of this flora, gently kisses each stalk,
wraps around the tender flowers,
and awakens the new buds
for the coming of the empowering sun.
25 July, 2025
The Wild Irish Girl: a national tale, written by Sydney Owenson (Lady Morgan)
24 July, 2025
'Dog Days' of Summer
Since we are in the midst of the 'Dog Days' of summer, I thought I'd write a quick verse about living through such days.
Dog Days of Summer
23 July, 2025
The Brook's Treasure
I wrote this poem many years ago from a memory of seeing a brook, bubbling in the middle of the woods. It's a pleasant rhyme that, hopefully, will bring a smile to your face and a 'treasure' to your heart as you move through your own circuitous path. Enjoy!
Photo of a neighbor's pond, fed by a little brook
The Brook's Treasure
For purposes I did wander
For answers I did look
until I finally came upon
a funny, little brook.
The brook was not a shallow one,
nor was it very deep,
but in this funny, little brook
a Treasure I did keep.
The Treasure was a happy song
of life, of hopes, of joys,
and in the interlude there was
a melody of Peace.
The song did have its high notes.
'Twas not without the low,
and yet, I found that as I wade
the song would fill my soul
with rippling harmonies
of peace, fulfillment, and the best~
a very special kind of Love
which called me to the test.
I knew, as I sat wondering
upon this brook tableau
that this was what I muddled for
so very long ago~
a song to fill my soul each day
a song so rich, so rare,
a song composed of harmonies
expelling through the air
and filling every twist and turn
with one selected Force~
a resolute assurance
of a Treasure true to course.
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
To hear me read this poem, please click HERE.
22 July, 2025
Flow from Within
Whilst deciding to post this 'flow' poem, little did I know that some of my own life experiences would correspond with the poem's theme, written years ago. This phenomenon is a fine illustration of our emotional revolutions. Even though our lives may go through certain trials and tribulations, through the blessings of Divine Love, I've realized, as this poem states, that we have the power within to "release the blissful flow," and I'm determined to do just that.
Flow from Within