by Jim Ross
Member since:
July 9, 2006

Morning Glory

February 15, 2009 05:26 PM EST
views: 117 | rating: 10/10 (14 votes) | comments: 35

Morning Glory--Quatrain

 

'Twas never I arose and saw the sight
When awe of it never failed to incite
A scramble to embrace with all my might
All the glories graced by His basking light

 

Copyright 2009 Jim Ross

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Comments: 35

Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Feb 15, 2009, 5:29pm EST
That is neat...
Beth G. Feb 15, 2009, 5:32pm EST
This was a phenomenal poem, thanks for sharing Jim1
amen...
very good Jim..............
Melanie B. Feb 15, 2009, 5:33pm EST
Another awesome job Jim =)
John Doyle Feb 15, 2009, 5:35pm EST
Good job Jim
Jennifer Lee Feb 15, 2009, 5:51pm EST
Lovely little poem. You always say so much in few words. I have given the nick name Morning Glory to my best gather girlfriend, Marianne K. Thank you for posting to our group.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 15, 2009, 6:01pm EST
Wonderful job
Elaine S. Feb 15, 2009, 6:14pm EST
Beautiful
Linda M. Feb 15, 2009, 6:17pm EST
The light of his glory is truly awesome. You tricked us on this one. I thought it was going to be about the morning glory flower.
Anne B. Grote Feb 15, 2009, 6:44pm EST
delightfull!
Jim Ross Feb 15, 2009, 7:11pm EST
Thank you, Beth.

My pleasure, Beth G. Thank you.

Thank you, Randee. Much appreciated.

Thank you, Melanie. :-)

Thank you, John!

A perfect nickname, J.R. Have a great day!

Thank you, Renee!

Your ping was the inspiration, Elaine. Thank you for it!

I thought about that, Linda, but I liked the meaning behind Morning Glory, so . . . I'm glad you liked it.

Thank you, Anne! Much appreciated.
Penny M. Feb 15, 2009, 8:09pm EST
Sailing by from Comment Speedway! Thanks for sharing!!~
JOHN BECK Feb 15, 2009, 8:28pm EST
Despite the triple negative in the first two lines, the meaning is crystal clear, Jim. Well said.
Jim Ross Feb 15, 2009, 8:53pm EST
I'm glad you liked it, Marianne. Thank you so much for the compliment.

My pleasure, Penny. Thank you.

Thank you, John. I try to use the tools that work . . .
Larry H. Feb 15, 2009, 8:56pm EST
thanks for sharing.
Priscilla P. Feb 15, 2009, 9:13pm EST
I like it! We miss so much by not paying attention.
Kushal Poddar Feb 15, 2009, 9:41pm EST
NEVER FAILS TO INCITE... yes. Good poem, friend.

A conversation with life
Jim Ross Feb 15, 2009, 9:49pm EST
My pleasure, Larry. Thank you.

Thank you, Priscilla. So. :-)

Thank you so much, Poddar.
C C. Feb 16, 2009, 1:49am EST
Very beautiful poem Jim, I like it!
Coffee Lady Feb 16, 2009, 11:56am EST
Jim, this quantrain is an uplifting ray of sunshine for the morning! Thank you for this gracious smile

Your Friend
CoffeeLady
Jim Ross Feb 16, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thank you so much for that, C C.!
Jim Ross Feb 16, 2009, 12:02pm EST
My pleasure, CoffeeLady. Thank you. Have a Great day!
Chelsea R. Feb 16, 2009, 12:44pm EST
lovely work! :)
Jim Ross Feb 16, 2009, 12:56pm EST
Thank you, Chelsea!
Cristina S. Feb 16, 2009, 1:56pm EST
lovely - I like all kinds of "morning glory"...
Michelle W. Feb 16, 2009, 4:43pm EST
ahhhhhhhhhhh beautiful!
Thanks for sharing with The Commune
Peace
Jim Ross Feb 16, 2009, 5:35pm EST
I'm with you, Cristina! Thank you.

Thank you, Michelle. I'm glad you liked it.
Jim Ross Feb 17, 2009, 7:10am EST
My pleasure always, Elizabeth. Thank you.
Jean E. Feb 18, 2009, 8:41am EST
well done dear Jim ~ your words are minimal but with maximum impact ~ I love that style of writing ~j
Jim Ross Feb 18, 2009, 3:38pm EST
Thank you, Jean. Every style has its satisfactions. I'm glad you like what the short form can do!
MrsRoad Runner Feb 18, 2009, 9:07pm EST
Very good!
We grow morning glory flowers every season!
MrsRoad Runner Feb 18, 2009, 9:08pm EST
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Gene P. Mar 27, 2009, 12:12am EDT
Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!

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