From Above (Free Verse)

Very nice, indeed.

Thank you, Johnny.

Good words there, Jim!

Great words Jim

Thank you, Virginia.

I appreciate that, Mary. Thank you.

Amy--My sincere pleasure. The skywriting spoke in nature's words to the stuff of earthly life, and I drew a deep breath and felt whole.

Thank you, Shaunee. I mean them.

Excellent as always Jim, the imagery fantastic.

Thank you, Lynn. I pass this way, daily, and see its glories one by one, still . . . this one caught me by surprise and said what it did to reinstill the truths of our common dependencies.

Jim,
I felt like I was right there with you, and maybe I was - as your words painted such a picture. Thank you for this :)

Very nice poem. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jim you have such great talent! 10

wonderful

Beautiful thoughts in last three lines.

I am 'swelled in awe of you Jim.This poem speaks to me of the man I believe you to be:spiritual in that you reach for the essence of things with warmth and humility and a wholesome earthiness.Love is your nature and beauty it's expression.I love to read your work,especially your longer ones.Bluey a fan.

Well written thanks for sharing..

This is a wonderful reminder to appreciate and be inspired by that which surrounds us. The common ground of nature is also something which can connect the divided. Thanks Jim!

Wonderful as always, Jim!

Perhaps my favorite poem of yours yet on Gather, Jim. Your imagery is gloriously specific, the consciousness that guides the poem into the natural surround is one that embraces nature as a replenisher of will, attitude, conscience, and the human spirit. This is a great outpouring of awareness clothed not in fancy raiment but the joy of description of one's relationship with the cosmos.

Magnificent work.

I hope you get fifty readers for this one!

My pleasure, Marilyn. Thank you. I'm glad the image was clear.

Thank you, Val, Debra,Carol, and Gautami. I'm glad you like this.

Hi, Bluey--The moment of the poem hove into view (as wonderful things often do) as I turned a corner without anticipation of what waited there. The effect was immediate, and I searched my soul for what it meant to me as I sped home. Five minutes later, with poem complete in my head, I was on the computer, feverishly tapping it on the keyboard. I'm so glad its message pealed true. Thank you for your kind words.

Thank you, Larry.

I felt that message keenly, Ken. I agree with you fully. Thank you.

Thank you, Cheryl.

Hi, John--The meeting of heart and mind to express truthfully, life experiences that may in some way reach a need in others, is a major goal of my writing. Your encouragement and guidance spurs me on and I look forward to your insights with a neophyte's fervent desire to learn his craft and get closer to success.

Hi, Stanley--I like your take on this. As caretaker, Man must become very sensitive to reading natural "signs", and, of course, respond to the level of our knowledge. I'm glad you like it. Thank you.

(((Wonderful soul...)))

Really superb, Jim. I loved, "The real ecosystem of my life." Please write more full length poems.

Thank you, Charity.

I'm at the mercy of the muse, Ed, flighty thing that she is. Thank you.

Thank you Jim, I'm glad I read this today. So very important to "love fully, think deeply, and act for the betterment of all". Not a thing to put off until tomorrow either, just in case tomorrow doesn't come. Thanks again.

My pleasure, Lisa. Thank you.

Beautiful Jim!

I truly enoyed it. The imagery it left in my mind shall keep me company as I drift off tonight...Well written and well said.

Majestic work - I like the little phrase, "I Spy" thrown in - a small change in tone to warn the reader of a change in pace for the remainder of the piece........very well done

Thank you, Kyra.

That gives me a golden glow, Deirdre. Thank you.

You've made me smile, Jean, thank you.

Nature just naturally rocks, doesn't it? All inspiration flows from the mother of us all IMHO. Good poem Jim.

It sure does, Ron. Great observation. Thank you.

Swelling, the moon, all the comments between say it all. So I'll just say thank you for sharing

My pleasure, d m. I feel good knowing you like it.