by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

Springtime Sensibility

April 23, 2008 08:13 PM EDT
views: 115 | rating: 10/10 (25 votes) | comments: 32


Rainbow shades of vibrant hue
Blend in streaming flows of tears

Trees so dear I close sore eyes
To hear rustling, windy cheer

Scents are but a memory
Numbed by pollen wafting by

Crashing waves on distant coasts
Beat messages onto sand--

--Visit and open your eyes
To my bracing, salty midst

I imagine foamy brine,
The spray of salt on my lips

Surfing runs and flying boards . . .
And sigh as the week wears on

Copyright 2008 Jim Ross
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Comments: 32

Cheryl W. Apr 23, 2008, 8:15pm EDT
This is beautiful and poignant, Jim. Well done...
nebraskande o. Apr 23, 2008, 8:34pm EDT
this is so wonderful, makes my heart sing a song
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 23, 2008, 8:49pm EDT
I like it!
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Apr 23, 2008, 8:52pm EDT
Those nasty, nasty allergies...ughhhh. GREAT poem Jim!
Larry H. Apr 23, 2008, 10:24pm EDT
thanks for sharing
Lisa J Apr 23, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
mmmm... I hear a yearning for the weekend, and the times that are calling you away from things you must do first...
Glome . . . Apr 23, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
I liked your poem jim. It is amazing that pollen, which brings such beauty, can make it impossible to enjoy its own creation.
Pat M. Apr 23, 2008, 11:39pm EDT
It would seem that springtime has stirred up something ambivalent among our northern hemisphere Gatherers. This is a second article I've read today that seems to express conflicting emotions about the approaching summer. In any case, this conflict is to the benefit of us as readers.
I'll shut up now. Love it Jim, and I hope summer is good to you.
Charli Mills Apr 23, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
This makes me miss the springs I remember! They sure stay with us, don't they?
Robin S. Apr 24, 2008, 12:50am EDT
I am so glad I stopped by, Jim, very nice.
Kamran Qureshi Apr 24, 2008, 12:54am EDT
This is beautiful, Jim! It makes me wish, I was there to enjoy it as well. Thankyou.
lynn a. Apr 24, 2008, 3:07am EDT
Love the images you present. Never been surfing, but you sure made me want to try. And the misery of the allergies were very up front. Salty lips never seemed so nice.
Wanda H. Apr 24, 2008, 5:36am EDT
This brought to me images of sitting on a porch, closing my eyes and seeing the day with my hearing. Lovely. I once had my eyes taped shut for 3 days due to a ulcer in my eye. I learned quickly to see the day with my ears. Thank you.
d g. Apr 24, 2008, 7:31am EDT
Perfect for those who suffer indoors at work without windows on such a beautiful spring, Thursday morn.

Gleeful lament, dear Jim!
Anne B. Grote Apr 24, 2008, 10:04am EDT
This is lovely!
Coffee Lady Apr 24, 2008, 11:15am EDT
AAACHOOOO! Bless you! Jim, why is it that this time of re-birth of our beautiful plants must be accomplished with POLEN? Yeesh!

Jim, you've given us a charmingly painful reminder of why one thinks wistfully of the "distant coasts"...to "visit and open your eyes to my bracing, salty midst".... !
Ahhh, a good plan! Have a good clear morning, Friend.

Smiles
CoffeeLady
Marianne M. Apr 24, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
It's so unfair that something as beautiful as spring has to be so disagreeable for many. You've done a fine job of putting it into words.
Kay M. Apr 24, 2008, 7:57pm EDT
I'm sneezing along but not as allergic as some. I am more afraid of the bees than the pollen. But a trip to the shore always sounds great. Well written Jim.
t b. Apr 25, 2008, 10:16pm EDT
Wonderful.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Apr 26, 2008, 1:19pm EDT
You are a seasoned writer and poet...Your words selection always inspires my soul to learn more about a good writing style.

Brava
Janna O'Donnell Apr 26, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
The words evoke such vivid images and sensations. Great job.
Autumn Farrington Apr 26, 2008, 8:56pm EDT
Jim,

A lovely, sensorial poem; full of notable gentility ~
Ann R. Apr 27, 2008, 1:23am EDT
Waves of salty visions.
Barbra L. Apr 27, 2008, 9:37pm EDT
Jim,

This has such a wonderful flow; especially when I read it aloud. You've penned a lovely write with content that beautifully undergirds your title.
John F Walter Apr 28, 2008, 5:15pm EDT
Your senses are so alive to spring´s inner textures and its tastes and smells, this strong mood almost pollinates the reader, Jim. And yet you can suspire for the season´s swift passing here, as well.....Magistral work.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' May 4, 2008, 5:40pm EDT
Hi Jim,
Hope everything is fine.

~Best
DragonSoul !. May 6, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
This makes all of my senses scream for the weekend to arrive to do something fun and experience the world and all it's splendor! Great poem Jim...sorry I've been away for awhile...
Coffee Lady May 7, 2008, 12:50pm EDT
Jim, I just re-read this delightful piece -- and I enjoyed it all over again! Boy, do I identify with the pollen attack!

I really do enjoy the "swing" of

"Scents are but a memory
Numbed by pollen wafting by..."

Smiles,

CoffeeLady
Cristina S. May 9, 2008, 10:39am EDT
Jim, I think this is beautiful! Thank you!

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