Sight for Sore Eyes

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Leah Christensen Jan 20, 2009, 12:10am EST

A 10 for you.

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Jim Ross Jan 20, 2009, 12:12am EST

Thank you, Leah.

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Cristina S. Jan 20, 2009, 12:49am EST

Beautiful - filled with fresh images...
I love the ocean - you have given it a new twist!

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Jim Ross Jan 20, 2009, 1:08am EST

Thank you, Cristina. Crisp breezes everywhere . . . :-)

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Granny Janny H. Jan 20, 2009, 1:30am EST

I was seriously thinking of blue plate with cottage cheese and asparagus while reading this...somehow I didn't get the ocean part and was wondering about the seething part.
I think it's time for me to go to bed. Ocean? What part is the cottage cheese?
I know...it must be because I skipped dinner tonight!

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William Dotani Jan 20, 2009, 1:33am EST

We are one as we are or as we aren't.

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Jim Ross Jan 20, 2009, 9:24am EST

It's all in the translation, Jan. Have a nice rest. :-)

Well put, William.

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Sandy C. Jan 20, 2009, 10:36am EST

That is great. Thanks for sharing.

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Jim Ross Jan 20, 2009, 1:59pm EST

My pleasure, Sandy. Thank you.

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lynn a. Jan 20, 2009, 2:39pm EST

I thought more of skies and the Inauguration, and our opportunity to be united and work together.

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Priscilla P. Jan 20, 2009, 10:17pm EST

Superb imagery

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Jim Ross Jan 21, 2009, 1:05am EST

Me, too, Lynn, although I hadn't thought specifically about the Inauguration. Nice call. Thank you.

Thank you, Priscilla. :-)

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Carly Darlen Jan 21, 2009, 1:23am EST

Jim, I saw one of those "cottage cheese" skies today and recognized it right away in your wonderful poem. I can just picture the windrows of grass in your "spears" metaphor. What I loved most was your choice of "spirit breath" for a freshening wind to bind Earth and sky. Togetherness to make a receptive soul understand our part in the fabric of the universe. When I forget or just feel alone I will re-read what I too think is a "Sight for Sore Eyes". Cheerz Mr. Poet. You make my day.

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Jim Ross Jan 21, 2009, 11:02am EST

I'd say you pretty-well nailed it, Carly. Thank you for the compliment.

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Bill's Spirit Jan 23, 2009, 1:51pm EST

The interpretation that unfolded for me was also of Obama; although not specifically the Inauguration.

I suppose this comes from my recently conditioned response to the words "unity" and "oneness" from having my head dominated by political thoughts for the past year or so.

Good poem, Jim.

As a person who struggles to understand what almost every poem is trying to say, I'm grateful for gleaning even one interpretation.

My best to you.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jan 23, 2009, 3:38pm EST

I love the whole feeling and end grabbed me,fully.

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Jim Ross Jan 23, 2009, 7:54pm EST

Thank you, Bill. The notion of unity is made specific by our new President's expressed desires. I should thank him for a concrete example of the spirit behind this poem.

Thank you, Geeta. I'm glad the feeling came across. :-)

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Granny Janny H. Jan 28, 2009, 1:01am EST

She's baaaack...ok...now I get it..the cottage cheese is the sky.
Makes perfect sense now...and so I agree with your fabulous fans that this one is fantastic!

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