by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

North Wind Foe (Tanka)

November 25, 2006 12:59 AM EST (Updated: November 25, 2006 01:01 AM EST)
views: 141 | rating: 10/10 (27 votes) | comments: 44

North Wind Foe

Caps of foaming white,
Icy blue Pacific waves
Run south with the wind
To break on decks and sailors
Who ply ships to all ports north

Copyright 2006 Jim Ross

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Comments: 44

Apryl Just Apryl Nov 25, 2006, 1:02am EST
Great poem! I kinda got a chill.
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 1:05am EST
Hi, April. Thank you. It can be cold, hard work out there--but then there's port, and home.
I liked it. It sounds cold but satisfying, especially when you get back home :)
Mark Jepsen Nov 25, 2006, 1:26am EST
I've always been in awe of the hardy men who ply the fishing ports of the Northwest Passage... even today the risks are more than most of us would tolerate.
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 1:32am EST
Absolutely, Marilyn. Thank you.

Me, too, Mark.
Carol Roach Nov 25, 2006, 1:34am EST
brrrr its getting cold here
Larry H. Nov 25, 2006, 1:37am EST
nice poem
Shawn "left this place" W Nov 25, 2006, 2:00am EST
Once again wonderful. It was 75 here today. I miss Winter.
Terry Collett Nov 25, 2006, 2:52am EST
What a tanka, Jim. it has fulfilled my dream of a sea voyage on rough waters. I got caught up in a storm in the North Sea way back in 1974. Memories, great stuff.
Jenna is around here somewhere s. Nov 25, 2006, 4:37am EST
: )
Patrick T. Nov 25, 2006, 9:44am EST
Burrrr. It takes me back to those cold days of yore living in Iowa
Cheryl W. Nov 25, 2006, 10:13am EST
Love it, Jim!
Virginia M. Nov 25, 2006, 11:09am EST
Great poem! It appeals to the senses, and the reader can sympathize with the sailors.
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 11:47am EST
Thank you, Carol.

Hi, Larry, I appreciate that.

It'll get there, Shawn.

Thank you for that, Terry. I'm glad it brought back fond memories for you.

Hi, Jenna.

I love the vivid picture you paint of the relief effort, Juni. Thank you.

Thank you, Patrick.

Hi, Cheryl. Glad you like it.
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 11:50am EST
Thank you, Virginia.

Hi, David. I'm glad to know the poem does that. Thank you.
Shaunee C. Nov 25, 2006, 3:10pm EST
Good article I felt chilly as I read it
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Nov 25, 2006, 8:03pm EST
Simply beautiful!
Dawn R. Nov 25, 2006, 8:07pm EST
I love your poety Jim. Congratulations on being featured on the gather homepage today.
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 10:18pm EST
Thank you so much, Jill. I appreciate your kind words.

Thank you, Shaunee, warmer, cozy poems are on the way.

Hi, Sheila. Thank you for that.

Those kind words keep me writing, Dawn. Thank you for the compliment. :-)
Barbary Chaapel Nov 25, 2006, 10:19pm EST
I like the image you've presented here, Jim. (It is a mite scary being on the boat going north.)
Jim Ross Nov 25, 2006, 10:31pm EST
Thank you, Barbary, I appreciate your kind words. To quote an unknown author, "'Tis the wise sailor who fears the power of the sea." Wise, indeed.
Connie C. Nov 26, 2006, 5:21am EST
LOVE IT
Jim Ross Nov 26, 2006, 7:19am EST
Thank you, Connie.
Debbie G. Nov 26, 2006, 9:13am EST
Loved this Jim! Every time I read your poetry my love for poetry is renewed.
Jim Ross Nov 26, 2006, 1:21pm EST
That's a handsome tribute, Debbie. Thank you very much.
Jim Ross Nov 27, 2006, 9:49am EST
Thank you, Stanley. I appreciate that!
Jim Ross Nov 27, 2006, 2:26pm EST
My pleasure, Amy. Thank you for that.
Jim Ross Nov 27, 2006, 3:27pm EST
Well, thank you for that kind comment, Mary, I appreciate it very much.
Richard Melendez Nov 28, 2006, 1:30am EST
Jim... engaging the senses to bring one to the sea. First rate effort, Jim, you do so well with these poetic forms.
jack w. Nov 28, 2006, 7:30am EST
Great poem
Jim Ross Nov 28, 2006, 9:42am EST
Thank you, Richard. I appreciate hearing that.

I'm glad it struck a chord, Jack, thank you.
Mark J. Nov 28, 2006, 1:15pm EST
Thanks Jim, we just passed the anniversary of the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald up here at the Great Lakes.
Jim Ross Nov 28, 2006, 5:19pm EST
Hi, Mark--
A tribute to the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald ran last night here in California. I woke up this morning with their fates still coursing through my mind.
Dawn M Nov 29, 2006, 8:47am EST
brrrrrrrrrrrrr.....those icy winds sure are chilly. Thanks for sharing.
Jim Ross Nov 29, 2006, 9:17pm EST
Hi, Dawn--My pleasure. I'm glad the poem had that effect. Thank you.

Hi, Liz--Thank you for that nice comment. Re: Watercolor Morning, for some reason, the link code becomes garbled when used for e-mail. The problem goes away when it's used in a comment, so . . . if you'd please click on Watercolor Morning here, it should successfully take you there.
Dawn M Nov 29, 2006, 11:57pm EST
Even with the cold, I loved the thought of seeing those waves. I love the water.
Jim Ross Nov 30, 2006, 11:12am EST
Me, too, Dawn. The ocean awakens my senses fully.
Stephen McAllister Dec 3, 2006, 7:25pm EST
From a man with Scot in his blood, this was wonderful Jim.
Jim Ross Dec 3, 2006, 7:45pm EST
Thank you, Stephen. I appreciate that.
Jim Ross Dec 12, 2006, 12:20am EST
Thank you, Stanley. That's a great compliment.

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