Tag: family
member name: Jim Ross
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July 19, 2006 11:02 AM EDT --
How deep is the water here? Our scant plumb line is insufficient to give the answer. Here's hoping wit, patience and a well brimming with humility helps.
Insufficient Tools
What could be harder
Than . . .
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September 26, 2006 12:19 AM EDT --
Family Fright Night
Crescent moon, crescent beach, crescent shadows in the sand; shapes that shift, shapes that stay, shapes that move in changing light; light that blinds, light that glows, light . . .
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October 04, 2007 12:39 PM EDT --
Little girl
At play with pots and cups today;
A cook who puts her plates away—
Joy awhirl!
Little boy
At bat with eyes that strain to catch
The flight of white across the patch—
Swings . . .
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July 24, 2006 09:43 AM EDT --
Taking deep breaths of pungent air and ignoring nearby engine growls, life becomes sights, smells, and touches.
Summer Unfolded
The sun warms my ear
While shadows dance in the trees
And blackbirds peck . . .
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July 29, 2006 12:27 AM EDT --
A birthday loomed for an ageing friend and I saw the fear in his eyes. Being a questing soul that perhaps couldn't see what he gave others, I wrote this poem for him, hoping it would help. Rest in . . .
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August 04, 2006 01:14 AM EDT --
As summer continues hot and mesquite scents the night . . .
Candlelight Dinner
Breeze fanned flame dances
For lovers beneath the moon
Who eat and drink night
© 2006 Jim Ross
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August 09, 2006 02:27 PM EDT --
I'm amazed at the myriad places gifts come from, not the least of which from this anonymous oak in the Sierra foothills.
An Oak Tree's Gift
Two green acorns nestled
In three oak leaves
Now fallen . . .
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August 10, 2006 09:34 AM EDT --
Nothing like new blades of grass and a cloudless sky to cheer a soul--even if it is hot!
Summery Soul
Powder blue heaven
Above emerald toe-ticklers
Widen her gray eyes
© 2006 Jim Ross
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August 11, 2006 02:53 PM EDT --
There is a sad anniversary coming up soon and I wanted to share a personal moment that was scribbled on a scratchpad on the first anniversary of our loss. This particular echo resounded through a small . . .
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August 13, 2006 01:35 AM EDT --
The temple business is clear even as the war god Quan Ti is strong and helps Lum find his hard won reward.
Joss House Wall
"My friend Lum passed by--
See here, his name on the board--
He went to . . .
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August 24, 2006 11:28 PM EDT --
Dark Thing to Do
Here in the humid black night
I squint as though I can see
Then step on a river rock
And twist tomorrow
© 2006 Jim Ross
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August 19, 2007 01:26 PM EDT --
You leap for joy with news of fun,
You scram so fast you fall—
Then scramble to your feet and run
To dress way down the hall.
You’re back again before I blink,
The paper’s hardly . . .
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July 16, 2006 08:08 PM EDT --
I never had a lying tree, but I love to ponder the fun it would have been with one.
Lying Tree
If I stood you by a sapling tree
When you were only three
And carved a tiny bar
Above your head,
Then took . . .
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July 21, 2006 12:37 AM EDT --
What's a stroll along the boardwalk without someone beside you who makes you stare in awe at everything she does?
Sweet Stare
Cotton Candy Pink
Picture of my sweet love's lips
Biting at the foam . . .
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July 30, 2006 11:36 AM EDT --
It's nice being a camper at times like this, a beneficiary of the refreshment.
Refreshment for Trees
Air mass slides
Through the woods
All scent and coolness
© 2006 Jim Ross
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July 31, 2006 10:22 PM EDT --
Perpetual young lovers' challenge . . .
Of Lust and Love
Innocent virtue
Intrudes on the young lovers
When they first seek flesh
Constricting passionate trysts
For romantic ecstasy
© 2006 Jim . . .
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August 02, 2006 01:02 AM EDT --
A "Taffy" cat murder mystery in 31 syllables . . . with a happy ending!
Taffy's Night Out
Taffy went missing
Over a matter of noise
Clattering out there
And we worried for his life . . . . .
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August 06, 2006 02:53 PM EDT --
A nocturnal read leads to a missing person and a problem; how do I get her to bed?
Misplaced Slumber
Creeping
Over wood floors
Sliding in hissing socks
She awaits with glasses askew
Snoring
© Jim . . .
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August 11, 2006 12:06 PM EDT --
It's risin', folks. It can't be th' flu though--it feels too good!
Feelin' Good an' Movin'!
There's a rhythm here today,
The swaying vibes of love
That move my body
To . . .
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February 20, 2009 03:12 PM EST --
Truth and Hope (Cinquain Chain)
Mother and Son: The Truth
”Oh, Mom!
I see you now
With hard eyes so focused
To watch my every twitching move--
I lied!”
Copyright 2009 . . .
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