The Search

Comments: 27

d g. Sep 10, 2009, 7:16am EDT

In the blush of life! Oh my, that is quite a bold and dashing phrase - excellent.

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:10pm EDT

Thank you, d g.

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Kushal Poddar Sep 10, 2009, 7:48am EDT

How serene it is!
Elegy for an angel

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:09pm EDT

Thank you, Kushal.

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John Doyle Sep 10, 2009, 7:54am EDT

Lovely Jim. I am so glad to see you on Gather again

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:11pm EDT

Hi, John. It's nice to be back. Thank you.

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JOHN BECK Sep 10, 2009, 9:06am EDT

The first and last lines add an aura of mystery to this tender piece. It begs to be read and reread. Thanks, Jim!

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:12pm EDT

My pleasure, John. Thanks for the compliment.

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Jennifer Lee Sep 10, 2009, 9:24am EDT

Stunningly romantic Tanka. Love it!

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:14pm EDT

I'm glad it struck that note, Jennifer. Thank you.

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Paul D Lefebvre Sep 10, 2009, 10:11am EDT

Ah, the satisfying certainty of knowing; the excitement of eyes that dance -for me; drive an enjoyable pursuit. We should all be so fortunate. Great poetic reflection.

Jim Ross Sep 10, 2009, 2:15pm EDT

Thank you, Paul. I'm glad you liked the poem.

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penni d. Sep 10, 2009, 2:49pm EDT

Romantic....:)

Jim Ross Sep 11, 2009, 12:58am EDT

Hi, Penni. Nice to hear from you. Thank you so much for the comment.

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Ruth MacGill Sep 10, 2009, 7:34pm EDT

"The blush of life " Ah those were the days! I cherish the days when my dear first husband told me I had shiny eyes. They shone for him.

Jim Ross Sep 11, 2009, 1:01am EDT

Ruth, you've said it all. What happy memories they are! Thank you for sharing them.

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Larry H. Sep 10, 2009, 8:21pm EDT

nice picture thanks for sharing..

Jim Ross Sep 11, 2009, 1:02am EDT

Hi, Larry. My pleasure. Thanks for the nice comment.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Sep 11, 2009, 10:47am EDT

Searching for God, a significant other, or both? The polished orbs seem to belong to a statue-- a great image.

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Jim Ross Sep 12, 2009, 12:52am EDT

Thank you for the feature, Ann. It is truly appreciated.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Sep 11, 2009, 10:48am EDT

The statue imagery suggests an unending search.

Jim Ross Sep 12, 2009, 12:51am EDT

Searching; the endless quest for happiness as evinced in the beauty of eyes, Ann. Thank you for that.

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Angela A. Sep 12, 2009, 11:12pm EDT

Due to my internet connection being very slow, I am going to have to leave generic comments. So, very sorry.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting