by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

Puzzle of the Dark (Free Verse)

April 15, 2007 10:37 AM EDT (Updated: April 15, 2007 10:49 AM EDT)
views: 61 | rating: 10/10 (17 votes) | comments: 36
Of a day yet dawned,
Black as sin,
With promise only in my mind
For yesterday’s rays
To return and
Light my path again . . .
Still black with no hint
Of today’s picture’s lines--
Yet dreamed in vivid color,
With eyes softly met,
Skin scented by memory
As we hug . . .
Ghostly now, with a mist outside
That stirs my hopes
As it is ushered with
Sweet scents of spring
Through billowing telltales
Into the room of our sleep
For Dawn to touch your face,
And light my world with you.

 

Copyright 2007 Jim Ross

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Comments: 36

Debbie G. Apr 15, 2007, 10:44am EDT
Beautiful poem to wake up to this morning, Jim. :)
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 10:50am EDT
Thank you, Debbie.
Charles D. Apr 15, 2007, 10:55am EDT
Yes great poem for the AM!!!
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 11:06am EDT
Thank you, Charles.
Gretchen Lee Bourquin Apr 15, 2007, 11:09am EDT
this is simply a dear, dear piece. Very touching with beautiful imagery. thanks for sharing
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 11:13am EDT
My pleasure, Gretchen; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Bluey B. Apr 15, 2007, 11:50am EDT
A beautiful, emotional poem that stirred me deeply Jim, especially the last two lines.
thankyou again.
Debra H. Apr 15, 2007, 12:09pm EDT
Oh Jim, this is just wonderful.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 12:22pm EDT
Thank you, Lost Soul. Coming from you that is great praise, indeed. I'm glad you liked it.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 12:27pm EDT
Thank you, Bluey. Your pleasure is my treasure.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 12:30pm EDT
Thank you, Debra. Your compliment warms my morning.
julian 'blighted karma' three Apr 15, 2007, 5:09pm EDT
Such beauty and tenderness - romantic love embodied in the written word, and the air of grace captured by a greatly gifted artist.
J. C. Apr 15, 2007, 6:40pm EDT
Any woman would be touched by this, Jim. It's so beautiful and gentle.
Larry H. Apr 15, 2007, 6:48pm EDT
thanks for sharing
Pat M. Apr 15, 2007, 8:24pm EDT
Beautifully written Jim.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 9:51pm EDT
Thank you, Julian. I'm really glad it worked.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 10:01pm EDT
Hi, Dawn. I wrote many drafts trying to reach the universal chord here, so your compliment helps relieve my artistic trepidation. Thank you so much for letting me know.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 10:06pm EDT
Thanks, Larry.

I appreciate that, Pat. Thank you.
John Harris Beck Apr 15, 2007, 10:29pm EDT
Another gentle well-wrought poem from you, Jim. Lucky the recipient of this feeling!
Wonderful work here as always, thanks for sharing!
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 11:14pm EDT
Hi, John. Thank you for that.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 11:17pm EDT
My pleasure, Stephanie. I'm just glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for that.
Minakshi w. Apr 15, 2007, 11:21pm EDT
Jim, this is such a waltzing poem..went right to my heart! Love the words you have used, the images they conjure, but best of all, the FEELINGS.. soft, floating, nostalgic, happy and loving... all in one poem.
Gorgeous poem.
Jim Ross Apr 15, 2007, 11:35pm EDT
What a wonderful tribute, Minnie. Thank you. I'm thrilled that the elements coalesced to give you that joy. Your compliment reminds me why I write.
Terry Collett Apr 16, 2007, 1:55am EDT
Glad that I saw this poem and read it because it has fine qualities and a joy to read.
Jim Ross Apr 16, 2007, 8:39am EDT
Thank you, Terry. I'm glad you found it, too. Your enjoyment fulfills my ambition.
Jim Ross Apr 16, 2007, 11:12am EDT
Thank you for saying so, Amy. Your enjoyment in the face of your own exquisite creations gives me hope that my own is on the right track. I guess the more we write, the less our inhibitions become; the more we explore, the more we expand our subjects and pare needless fat. As the great ones before us perorate with affection and concern for our creative futures, "write, write, write. Your element will be revealed."
d g. Apr 16, 2007, 12:13pm EDT
Wowzers, that's hot! Nice work...
Jim Ross Apr 16, 2007, 3:29pm EDT
Thank you, d m.. Much appreciated.
Mariana T. Apr 17, 2007, 12:50pm EDT
Greetings and Good Morning from not so sunny Santa Barbara, Jim. This is beautiful both in words and vision. I love the simplicity of this - it's not wordy - I am not tripping on too many extra words - it's just right - paints a lovely and emotional picture. Salud.
Jim Ross Apr 17, 2007, 1:01pm EDT
Salud, Mariana. Thank you for that nice compliment. I hope the fog clears soon so you can enjoy that wonderful SB vista.
Amy S. Apr 19, 2007, 11:37am EDT
lovely....
Jim Ross Apr 19, 2007, 12:09pm EDT
Thank you, Amy.

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