by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

A Moment Away

December 10, 2007 04:40 PM EST (Updated: December 13, 2007 10:03 AM EST)
views: 31 | comments: 30
For Lynn, who counts the moments of her Writer’s Block .

 

How bright are the rays
On the far side of darkness;
Golden shimmerings
Await the dusk of your plight
To sparkle and dance for you

 

Copyright 2007 Jim Ross

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Comments: 30

Tom C. Dec 10, 2007, 5:21pm EST
Aurora! You find the silver lining in this cloud of stuck-in-cement, and unleash the vibrancy of the moment. Beautiful, Jim, as always.
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 5:36pm EST
It just takes the right plight, Tom, and, of course, that rarest thing of all, serendipity. Thank you so much for the compliment.
Granny Janny H. Dec 10, 2007, 6:13pm EST
This brightened my outlook. Every line illuminates a creative candle.
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 6:24pm EST
. . . and you're just the one to light it, Jan. Thank you for that.
paul v. Dec 10, 2007, 6:58pm EST
That made me feel good
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 10, 2007, 7:00pm EST
you find out the positive rays everywhere...my 10
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 7:17pm EST
I'm glad, paul.

Thank you for the compliment and the 10, Bhawana. Both make me smile.
Virginia M. Dec 10, 2007, 7:37pm EST
Oh! This is beautiful!
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 7:42pm EST
Thank you, Virginia. Your compliment warms the evening here.
Larry H. Dec 10, 2007, 9:07pm EST
Thanks for sharing you poem
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 11:27pm EST
My pleasure, Larry.
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Dec 10, 2007, 11:43pm EST
Awwww, Jim, you are sooooooo gosh derned sweet. ((((((hugs))))) I'm hoping this ends soon and life returns to normal..I'll take boredom anyday.

Thanks friend.
Jim Ross Dec 10, 2007, 11:56pm EST
If it helps you even one moment closer to the normalcy, Lynn, I'm a happy man.
Shaunee C. Dec 11, 2007, 12:44am EST
Very nice sounds magical
Alison H. Dec 11, 2007, 12:54am EST
Very nice!
Jim Ross Dec 11, 2007, 9:56am EST
Thank you, Shaunee.

Thank you, Alison.
Coffee Lady Dec 11, 2007, 12:27pm EST
Jim this is so charmingly worded; each person reading this may have a different take on the .".... far side of darkness;" but each one of us will have the same light/bright/joy at "....sparkle and dance for you"

Thank you for this uplifting beauty
CoffeeLady
Jim Ross Dec 11, 2007, 12:56pm EST
My pleasure, CoffeeLady. Nothing dark here but poor Lynn's writer's block. I'm glad the poem has a universal quality--I strive for it. Thank you for a wonderful compliment.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 11, 2007, 2:29pm EST
and thanks for you great comments on my painting...Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Jim Ross Dec 11, 2007, 2:47pm EST
My pleasure, Bhawana. I hope everybody gets to see your fine painting at Jesus . . . It is beautiful.
jessie voigts Dec 12, 2007, 10:31am EST
jim - your few words make my day shine. how can you do that? magic!
Jim Ross Dec 12, 2007, 2:33pm EST
Thank you for the smile, Jessie, and the compliment. I'm glad you liked it.
Granny Janny H. Dec 13, 2007, 2:02am EST
Did you forget the tags "weekly muse?"
Jim Ross Dec 13, 2007, 10:00am EST
Oops! Consider it done, Jan. :-o
William Dotani Dec 16, 2007, 6:06pm EST
This verse has beautiful metaphor that says better days are coming. I can't single out any verse as best, but felt the last three lines could not be separated in the positive message of looking forward instead of letting your present troubles get the best of you.
Jim Ross Dec 16, 2007, 8:45pm EST
Thank you, William. Much appreciated.
Coffee Lady Dec 17, 2007, 12:15pm EST
"...Await the dusk of your plight to sparkle and dance for you'" Such a visually delilghtful promise to end with! Again you have given up beauty, and promise of the charm to come. Thank you, my friend.

CoffeeLady
Jim Ross Dec 17, 2007, 1:16pm EST
My pleasure, CoffeeLady. Thank you again.
Jim Ross Dec 18, 2007, 7:18pm EST
Thank you, Cindy. I appreciate hearing that.

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