by jessie voigts
Member since:
December 19, 2005

glimmers of contentment

January 20, 2007 11:03 PM EST (Updated: January 20, 2007 11:05 PM EST)
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each piece,
each perfect moment of contentment
falls quietly, softly upon my soul

blanketing it
accumulating
blowing into deep drifts

shoring me up

blowing across the landscape of my life.

yet they won't melt,
these fine precious glimmers,

for each one
contains

an entire glowing world of joy within.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments: 62

Gerry Wass Jan 20, 2007, 11:07pm EST
A striking picture and a lovely poem. The fine-threaded branches seem to lead right to the words you placed beside them.
The Funny Guy D. Jan 20, 2007, 11:10pm EST
Nice Picture. It looks very calming but COLD
The Funny Guy
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jan 20, 2007, 11:14pm EST
So delightful - the words and photo mesh beautifully - also, I really like nature's take on black and white here.
Laurie White Jan 20, 2007, 11:18pm EST
What a beautiful poem, Jessie, with such positive, uplifting words. I love the black and white accompanying photo, too. It's perfect for this piece.
Debbie G. Jan 20, 2007, 11:22pm EST
Beautiful!
Carol Roach Jan 20, 2007, 11:22pm EST
absolutely gorgeous
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Jan 20, 2007, 11:24pm EST
Awww Jessie, this is awesome poetry! These are kinds of "things" Gather should be about....beauty.
Jai S. Jan 20, 2007, 11:41pm EST
wow - beautiful words to go with the picture - perfectly matched in harmony
Jennine D. Jan 21, 2007, 12:09am EST
A spectacular photo to go with the poetry
Nancy S. Jan 21, 2007, 12:10am EST
I like this a lot.
Dorine H. Jan 21, 2007, 12:42am EST
Beautifl picture and poem. You blessed to have learned the gift of contenetment.
David D. Gilbaugh Jan 21, 2007, 1:59am EST
The poem is full of optimism in the midst of whinter's freeze. You are to be commended. I find the photo a very captivating shot and a wonderful match to with the poem. Very nice!
d g. Jan 21, 2007, 5:53am EST
Sweet and beautiful, thanks...
K D. Jan 21, 2007, 8:43am EST
What a beautiful picture! Where was that taken? Also, I like the poetry, it's very soothing and comforting.
jessie voigts Jan 21, 2007, 9:42am EST
thank you, everyone! that photo was taken from our yard. nice view, eh? yesterday, a fox ran by!
Mary McCartt Jan 21, 2007, 11:09am EST
Jessie this is an awesome picture and your writing is lovely. I almost felt as if I were floating!
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Jan 21, 2007, 1:07pm EST
Absolutely Lovely poetry! You seldom see 'snow' coupled with 'contentment' either. Great picture to accompany this gentle positive poem. I truly enjoyed this piece. Well Done!

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Wishing You Laughter
Linda K. Jan 21, 2007, 2:08pm EST
I can just picture you and Lillie drinking hot cocoa feeling contented and sheltered from the storm.
Mariana T. Jan 21, 2007, 4:05pm EST
Stunning is the word that dances around in my head as I try to think of how I feel about these descriptive words and gorgeous picture. You are truly an inspiration, Miz Jessie. This calligraphy of dark branches against the page of white snow is enrapturing and a balm to my Sunday heart. Thank you for always seeing the good side of everything, my friend. Have a blessed Sunday to you and yours! Salud.
Clicker F Jan 21, 2007, 5:11pm EST
Beautifully written....
J B. Jan 21, 2007, 5:21pm EST
Very beautiful and I really enjoyed the last part
"for each one
contains
an entire glowing world of joy within." Very inspirational. Great big 10
jessie voigts Jan 21, 2007, 5:43pm EST
thank you, everyone! this came to me right before falling asleep last night. isn't that lovely?
Verie Sandborg Jan 21, 2007, 7:34pm EST
Beautiful and meaningful. I especially liked the photo, which resembles a door, an opening to new vistas.
Beryl Singleton Bissell Jan 21, 2007, 10:02pm EST
So glad to have this Sunday to catch up with your luminous words and photos dear Jessie.
Sonia M. Jan 21, 2007, 10:05pm EST
Jessie, this is absolutely beautiful. The poem is so lovely and the photo fits it perfectly.... great job!
Wendy F. Jan 21, 2007, 10:08pm EST
Excellent , very nice poem and photo
Kathryn E. Jan 21, 2007, 10:52pm EST
Beautiful and content, glimmers of contentment, perfectly stated, perfectly captured, essence and all, jessie.
Christie Frenchie Jan 22, 2007, 6:27pm EST
I prefer the lines in your picture, than the ones on my skin--all over my body, not just my face. Maybe, if I got fatter, some of the lines would just be dimples. You think? that tree is at least 60 years old; looks real good, old girl.
Marie Louviere Jan 23, 2007, 12:13am EST
Beautiful peom astounding picture!
Mary C Legg Jan 23, 2007, 3:31am EST
very beautiful work Jessie
amanda wallin Jan 23, 2007, 4:05am EST
Excellent word painting; as if you painted the sparse photo yourself with succinct and zen like wording. Serene and soothing this was yet another gorgeous piece.
Marcia T. Jan 23, 2007, 2:16pm EST
Jessie,
What a lovely, peaceful image you have shared with us through your photo and words. Pure joy.
Jessie, this is absolutely beautiful - the imagery, the meaning and the photos!

Here in West Oz we've just begun heading into a heatwave, with over 100 degrees forecast for the coming weekend. If I was to use that temperature as a metaphor for my life, it'd perhaps paint a destiny of me toiling in the burning pits of hell. lol
Carolion Grailbear Jan 25, 2007, 7:12am EST
I was covered with that "ANGEL" feeling, looking at your words and picture.
Better than visual beauty, although it's that, too.
Edward Nudelman Jan 25, 2007, 10:24am EST
Yes, this one I love. Jessie, I have a "thing" about brances and trees (you probably know), so your picture and poem is very much appreciated. Beautiful job on both.
Mariana T. Jan 26, 2007, 9:32pm EST
Jessie - why don't you put together a book of your thoughts and your photography - called Life with Lillie...
anyway, just wanted to say hello and give you a big HUG! Salud.
Carol Voigts Jan 27, 2007, 6:09pm EST
Great again. You have a lovely soul indeed.
Bonnie C. Jan 30, 2007, 11:56pm EST
Awww, i really liked this. How wonderful it is that you added a visual image. Bravo & Encore!!
Sonia M. Jan 31, 2007, 6:58pm EST
Jessie, did you see you were being featured as a long time member on Gather's Home Page???? Way to go, Jess!!!
jessie voigts Jan 31, 2007, 7:07pm EST
thank you, everyone! thanks, sonia - i hadn't noticed! thank you!
Diana Raabe Feb 1, 2007, 9:56am EST
This is beautiful, jessie. I love the short sentences and the crispness of the photo.
Lisa W. Feb 2, 2007, 5:08pm EST
Magical.
Randy- Being true to myself Feb 3, 2007, 9:15am EST
Very nice and it definitely pulled me in

each perfect moment of contentment
falls quietly, softly upon my soul

I really liked this. What a beautiful description of life while using snow imagery
Debbie G. Feb 3, 2007, 9:22am EST
I had to revisit this piece. Very special!
Barbary Chaapel Feb 3, 2007, 5:11pm EST
Magnificient, jessie. One of my favorites of your photos. And the poem is lovely, especially the "shoring up" phrase.
HGM Moya Goatley Feb 10, 2007, 11:04am EST
When I read this I felt that I wanted to cheer. I shall do so in private so as not to disturb the peace created. Thank you Jessie. Moya
Gisela S. Feb 11, 2007, 4:28pm EST
Jess - I just moved to a new cubicle on Friday. I think I will print this out and tack it up on my little magnetic board to remind me of how wonderful life actually is.

Thank you!
Clicker F Feb 12, 2007, 8:45pm EST
I enjoyed both the words and the image you chose.
(Coming across a gem like this reminds me of why I like Gather so much.)
Dawn M Feb 17, 2007, 11:10pm EST
I love them both...
Beryl Singleton Bissell Feb 20, 2007, 4:51pm EST
Another gift from Jessie. You have not only reminded me of what a snowy day looks like, you have nurtured my soul. Blessings!
La Lady Lisa Westerfield Feb 22, 2007, 12:04pm EST
Very nice. That photo is haunting on so many levels.
Granny Janny H. Feb 22, 2007, 12:20pm EST
Snowy blankets of bliss
From the warm heart of your mind
A window framing nature's wonder
You succeeded to spellbind
Me with your metaphors sublime!
elizabeth e. Feb 22, 2007, 12:50pm EST
Would that I could capture contentment as well as you did with words and imagery!
Kerala Goodkin Feb 22, 2007, 1:30pm EST
Jessie, I enjoyed your interview Q&A -- your photos are beautiful! Helps put a harried urban soul like me at peace :) If you have any international travel photography and would like to share it with the magazine I edit, visit http://www.glimpseabroad.org. We're a small nonprofit and can't pay, but it's a good way to get your stuff out there! Keep up the great work.
jessie voigts Feb 22, 2007, 5:43pm EST
thank you, everyone! i appreciate all your kind comments!
Pearl 2 Feb 25, 2007, 10:15pm EST
I look out my window and see the same picture... snow and bare trees.

The serenityof your words and picture equals joy and contentment. I loved it...
How true this is, beautiful.

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