by Jim Ross
Member since:
July 9, 2006

I See

February 03, 2008 10:02 PM EST
views: 67 | rating: 10/10 (11 votes) | comments: 29
This rictameter is dedicated to Ann Rauvola who used her awesome graphic art talents to create an icon and masthead to marvelously display what our poetry form is all about. Thank you, Ann.




I see
Ultramarine
Harboring sparkling stars
As I pass the colored cosmos
Seeking what there is to explain and know
Streaking outward as golden light
Before I glance toward home
And with eyes wide
I see


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Comments: 29

Marianne M. Feb 3, 2008, 10:12pm EST
Another wonderful icon created for another excellent group. Bravo Jim, for honoring Ann's talent with your sparkling rictameter.
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2008, 10:19pm EST
Thank you, Marianne. Your support is truly appreciated.
Alison H. Feb 3, 2008, 10:19pm EST
That is beautiful...what a ride!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2008, 10:24pm EST
And all courtesy of Ann's inspired artwork, Alison. Thank you so much.
Alice N. Feb 3, 2008, 11:07pm EST
Beautiful, Jim. It makes me think of the sea, the cosmos, and a bright summer afternoon.
flit . Feb 3, 2008, 11:11pm EST
love the banner...and love the poem as well :)

The poem I am submitting (tomorrow) for this years writing contest is a rictameter ...thanks to you and your group :)
flit . Feb 3, 2008, 11:13pm EST
oops...should clarify ...contest at my University ...I won poetry and was 1st runner up in prose last year. ... we'll see what happens this year :)
Robin S. Feb 3, 2008, 11:38pm EST
Wonderful, Jim!
Jim Ross Feb 3, 2008, 11:44pm EST
Cool, Alice. Thank you.

Hi, Flit--Good luck on your contest. I look forward to seeing your rictameter posted here! Thank you for the compliment.

Thank you, Jim. I'm glad it had that reaction.

Thank you, Robin.
DragonSoul !. Feb 4, 2008, 12:12am EST
A visually stimulating addition to your Rictameter group Jim. And a great poem to welcome the images.
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2008, 12:37am EST
Thank you, DragonSoul. I agree; the images represent the form well.
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 4, 2008, 6:36am EST
Good one!
Mike Ellwood Feb 4, 2008, 6:48am EST
Excellent banner. Excellent ritameter.
Cristina S. Feb 4, 2008, 8:28am EST
Jim, this is lovely! And the icon looks great...
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2008, 9:48am EST
Thank you, Sheila.

Thank you, Mike.

Thank you, Cristina.
Coffee Lady Feb 4, 2008, 11:45am EST
Jim: your words grace, demonstate, and proclaim your pride and gratitude to Ann for her terrific masthead and icon for the Rictameter Group. Ann is a very talented lady.

Jim, thank you for giving us this forum to learn and enjoy rictameter. You are definately our friend, you talented guy!

Your friend
CoffeeLady
Cheryl W. Feb 4, 2008, 11:50am EST
Wonderful, Jim...and she is very talented...:)
Anne B. Grote Feb 4, 2008, 1:10pm EST
Great graphics, form and content!
Jason Wilkins Feb 4, 2008, 1:24pm EST
The poem and banners are all amazing. I am truly awestruck at the reception of this form of poetry. I called my cousin Rich today to tell him to get online and check out this site. I think it's time he and I collaborated on a book. ;)
Ann R. Feb 4, 2008, 6:19pm EST
Whew, it took me awhile to land back at my computer after that flight! Being a person of few words...I really have enjoyed reading the poetry here and in the Cinquain Group. The banner and icon is my small repayment for all the pleasure you have given me.
necee t. Feb 4, 2008, 8:20pm EST
hi Jim... wonderful rictameter...
excellent new banner from Ann too...
Blessings always...
Jim Ross Feb 4, 2008, 8:46pm EST
You make me blush, CoffeeLady. Thank you for the compliments.

I agree, Cheryl. Thank you.

Thank you, Anne. Your words are heartening.

You would make a bunch of people very happy, Jason. We enjoy your form and would love to gain deeper insights into its "manifesto". I thank you for the compliment on "I See".

Your pleasure is my treasure, Ann. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

Thank you, necee.
Nyota *Star* Feb 4, 2008, 9:20pm EST
Beautiful offering! I love the visual design!
Jim Ross Feb 5, 2008, 12:26pm EST
Thank you, Nyota. I'm sure Ann does, too!
JoAnne D. Feb 5, 2008, 2:00pm EST
Nice icon and banner. I'm sure this will be a great group.
Jim Ross Feb 5, 2008, 3:21pm EST
Thank you, JoAnne. There is a very interested following, so I look forward to it.
Sheila Deeth Feb 5, 2008, 8:39pm EST
Nice. And great banner.
Jim Ross Feb 5, 2008, 10:17pm EST
I appreciate the humor you see, Sheila. Thank you for your nice comments.

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