http://sonjim.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jim Ross en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:03:07 GMT 2010-01-09T00:03:07Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927698 Last Stroll How many walks we’ve taken! Scented life our joyous thread Along the gravel pathways To some resting place ahead. Will you walk me to my grave? Speak sweet words to me . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927698 Jim Ross 2009-12-02T21:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891053 The Gladiator Song S he was happy She was sweet She would grovel At his feet She cavorted He would growl She would shiver . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891053 Jim Ross 2009-11-08T16:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806725   The Search I have always known Somewhere in the blush of life Your eyes dance for me Sacred polished orbs so keen I search endlessly for them . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:25:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806725 Jim Ross 2009-09-10T05:25:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803249 Late Bloomer Sun ray aims to show Shriveled flower caught beneath Lovely swelling fruit Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:59:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803249 Jim Ross 2009-09-07T18:59:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801384 Morning Breath A touch of air passes by-- Air as fresh as God can make-- Hastens to be taken in By a morning reveler-- A recent riser from night’s . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:41:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977801384 Jim Ross 2009-09-05T20:41:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773854 Book of Stars   Peaceful sighs echo Here beneath the canopy Signed for the future-- Effervescent chronicles In brilliant celestial ink   . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:45:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773854 Jim Ross 2009-08-14T16:45:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718360 Moonless Muse Here beneath the stars Beneath a linen canopy, Heater-flames so blue Color a dance and play for me Play th at I may stay And . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:55:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718360 Jim Ross 2009-06-22T16:55:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672603 Tickle Time (Cinquain)   Sunday Captures my soul And bathes it in bubbles That burst and tickle a fancy Day off   Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Sun, 03 May 2009 16:32:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672603 Jim Ross 2009-05-03T16:32:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652168 P atient Butterfly (Tanka)   Still as death can be, Unmoved by earthly tremors Yet pulsing with life Within its sliver of scope, Wings spread, just waiting to fly . . . . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:56:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652168 Jim Ross 2009-04-10T16:56:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637046 Tanka-taph   I cannot believe I’m lying here looking up At you gazing down At mown grass ever so green To rest your eyes and know me   Copyright 2006 Jim Ross Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:43:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637046 Jim Ross 2009-03-25T18:43:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628415 Senryu—All Together Five senses at play Tickled in their turn by life-- Ever-present thrill   Senryu—Touches The presences here Warm the time of their being On my mind . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:54:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628415 Jim Ross 2009-03-17T18:54:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628373 The Spud, of Course (Senryu) Have you ever seen As you peel Ireland's joy The green in between? Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:16:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628373 Jim Ross 2009-03-17T18:16:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622387 Sitting here on a chilly Thursday Afternoon in March, unable to tickle the muse to my side, I smile as I gaze at Amy George's drawing of a watercolor morning she drew after reading my poem, below. . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:47:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977622387 Jim Ross 2009-03-12T22:47:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621344 Harmony (Free Verse)   You are correct, My left and right, My up and down, My hot and cold; All my nonsense, All my brilliance, Definitive Opposition, Unrelenting, So sweet and . . . Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:50:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621344 Jim Ross 2009-03-12T03:50:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615337     Rough Drafts Group Banner and Icon (Below) Hi, Everybody! An Invitation For your consideration: Rough Drafts is a group for writers who want feedback . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:36:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615337 Jim Ross 2009-03-05T23:36:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614516 Quid Pro Quo (Rictameter)   Joint creaks Very pleasant After working all day Sparking synapses to warp speed Creating actions for life on paper While the rest of my body waits Praying . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:52:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614516 Jim Ross 2009-03-05T00:52:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612557 From Glory to Glory (Free Verse)   The clock ticks as the wood is chipped; The work of art rises with love Sounded by tools beating tattoo ‘Til its full existence presses Other minds . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:43:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612557 Jim Ross 2009-03-03T01:43:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606800 My Companion   I know you are here As sure as the golden knife Pierces the night And blinds sleepy eyes You come with light steps As sweet as a morning heart Alive to rise And . . . Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:53:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977606800 Jim Ross 2009-02-25T20:53:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605562 Unequivocal Call (Senryu)   It comes as a shock When I see your tempting eyes Beckoning for me Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:14:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605562 Jim Ross 2009-02-24T20:14:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605543 Love’s Ally (Senryu)   Your warmth seizes me Floods me with adrenaline I move to your mood Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:13:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605543 Jim Ross 2009-02-24T20:13:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605496 Ambience (Senryu)   Garnish enlivens Dishes beneath our love talk Indispensible Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:12:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605496 Jim Ross 2009-02-24T20:12:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605481 Savory Salsa (Senryu)   A taste of spiced rice A glance at your winning smile Perspiration pops Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605481 Jim Ross 2009-02-24T20:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605447 Rival Menu (Senryu)   Hot pousse-café Aperitif mute to senses Enraptured by love Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977605447 Jim Ross 2009-02-24T20:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604487 Patience (Haiku)   Lovely buds await The gentle clime of springtime Encapsulated Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:09:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604487 Jim Ross 2009-02-23T22:09:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604239 When Gray Plays . . . (Tanka)   Sunshine-dreams give way-- Naked trees and steely skies Greet my waking world Somber prospects of tungsten Hide the golden playful sun! Copyright . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:17:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604239 Jim Ross 2009-02-23T18:17:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603552 Distortion(Senryu)   My day of shadows Shapes the world in funny ways The long and the short Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:21:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603552 Jim Ross 2009-02-23T02:21:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603417 Troubled (Senryu)   Steely skies are great For pictures without shadows Except in your eyes Copyright 2009 Jim Ross Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:34:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977603417 Jim Ross 2009-02-22T23:34:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601161 Truth and Hope (Cinquain Chain)   Mother and Son: The Truth ”Oh, Mom! I see you now With hard eyes so focused To watch my every twitching move-- I lied!” Copyright 2009 . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:12:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601161 Jim Ross 2009-02-20T20:12:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601138 Of Messages, Rest, and the Future (Cinquain Chain)   The Message The room With the blanket Stretched across a mattress Beckons my tired eyes to narrow . . . Come close . . . Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:40:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977601138 Jim Ross 2009-02-20T19:40:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600220 Tanka Tickler (Tanka Chain)   Tanka time for you Rhythm without any rhyme Five lines to display Fleeting moments of our love Enjoyed by your scanning eyes The memory shines Of . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:07:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977600220 Jim Ross 2009-02-19T22:07:52Z