You'Ll Find Me Before the Ink Is Dry

My inky echoes conflate, 
atop mountains of ivory versos; 
Blank pages into whispers,
like the sway of moonlight tides;

Papers dappled by my ineffable, 
frays of jet-black cursive swirls;
My best ideas are forever found, 
somewhere amidst silent worlds;

'Tis best to search for me right before, 
the feathery quill touches to the page;
Arisen from the blotter, my hand held in totter, 
but before I drizzle down the tar;

Where my psyche thinks loud,
with the rhythm and the rage;
A battle-ballet of coarse cashmere haze,
only then does my heart think to open up its cage;

Still I promise to always behave like a poet, 
one who is the epitome of an idyllic odist; 
Solemn ink be my savior, perhaps a mind lost in time,
resonant verse between blinks, my soul in the lines--


March 15, 2016
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Poteet Avatar
January 9, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Well-done and far-reaching imagery here. The idyllic odist is a phrase worth remembering. Congrats, a beautiful 2nd place piece, worthy of a 1st.
Jameson Avatar
January 10, 2017 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Reason-- I appreciate your gracious commentary. I hope you are able to stretch this tiny remembrance into something grand, something new, something perhaps we all will get to read someday :) Have a wonderful day--
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 6:37 PM
Well done. I love the flow and the images that your words have brought to my mind. Congratulations on your coveted 2nd place win in the contest.
Jameson Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 6:30 AM
Thank you, Dane Ann-- I'm happy to have guided you on a small journey through words :)
Smith Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM
So sorry to be this late to the dance, but so happy I came. Well done Sam and a very deserving attaboy...
Jameson Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 6:27 AM
Thank you, Charlie-- I appreciate the pat.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 7:32 AM
Solemn ink be my savior/my soul in the lines. Nice! Congrats, Sam!
Jameson Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Kim-- thank you for the comments, they are much appreciated :)
Grasso Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:13 PM
Excellent poem, Sam. Draws me in down to the last words! A 7 again and again! Congratulations! ...Fran
Jameson Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Wonderful to hear, Fran-- I'm glad this work connected so well, always an added bonus when creating. Thank you for the kind praise-- have a wonderful day!
Stoner Jr Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations Sam on a write filled with imagery and poetic components richly blended to rise to the top. A genuine pleasure to share.
Jameson Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Thank you, Robert, for your kind words on the work. I'm glad you enjoyed the read-- it was my pleasure to share it with all of you.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 5:52 PM
This poem is superb and so deserving of your top win Sam! Congratulations! I loved your entry! 7 ; ) Have a wonderful new year!
Jameson Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Why thank you, Connie-- so kind of you to say. I'm quite humbled by the placement, but so very glad that you enjoyed the read...and a happy new year to you as well :)
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Back to congratulate you on your fine win loved this even more than the first two reads this is classic poetry at it's best!
Jameson Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Thank you, John-- your encouragement is always a bright spot. I hope the new year treats you best :)
Hamilton Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM
Forgot my 7 congrats on best new poem well deserved!
Jameson Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Much appreciated-- thank you for the 7 ;)
Hamilton Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Sam this is just wonderful writing, it's amazing how contests sometimes bring out the best in us.Last line is... golden.
Jameson Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Thank you, John-- I couldn't agree more. The prompts have helped me put together some wonderful works that I've enjoyed creating-- yours included (Breathtaking and Loveliness are two of my favorite recent writes). I hope to get back to posting some new work soon, but thanks for the support on this current piece...I'm honored. Have a great weekend!
Delaney Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Excellent, Sam: I can relate to every idea, every word in this poem. My mother bless her soul was always waiting for me to come down from the clouds. This poems goes to my Favs list. Congratulations. SuZ
Jameson Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 4:58 PM
Oh, I'm so happy that my words were able to strike the sweet chords of memory and love for you, SuZ, that's wonderful-- Keep your head in the clouds, your feet on the ground, and reach for the stars, isn't that right :) Thank you for your wonderful comments, and for the fave on the write-- enjoy your day, SuZ.
Lane Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Wonderfully expressed..."A battle-ballet of coarse cashmere haze..." We do dance with words, changing partners until we find one with the right rhythm, don't we. Excellent verses, Sam.
Jameson Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 8:39 AM
...and sometimes our feet might get tired but we always find our way back out onto the floor at some point ;) Thanks, Lin, for your kind comments on the work-- I always appreciate your words my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful day :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 12:05 AM
Wow Sam, this is so impressive! Notice I didn't call you Silent this time. Your poem is certainly deserving of the honor of first place! Congratulations my friend. Bravo! #7 ;)
Jameson Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Ha, yes! A bonus win for me that my name got the credit this time too ;) Thank you for your kind words on the work, they are very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed this one, always nice to hear that readers enjoyed the read-- enjoy your day Connie :)
Tagore Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 8:24 PM
So beautiful thoughts expressed wonderfully... resonant verse between blinks... Hugs, Bobby
Jameson Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Many thanks, Bobby-- I appreciate the kind feedback, I'm very happy that you found some joy in the words. Enjoy your day my friend!
Haight Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 4:45 PM
Sam, congratulations on your well-deserved top of the podium win in Marugu Mo's contest. 7, Sandra
Jameson Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Thank you, Sandra-- I appreciate the warm congratulations, very kind of you. Thanks for the kind comment on the work-- I hope you are having a great day :)
Scars Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 2:23 PM
Sam, congrats on your well deserved top placement :)-luloo
Jameson Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Many thanks, luloo :) I appreciate the warm regards...hope you're having a great day!
Hicks Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 7:17 PM
Excellent one, Sam! Great imagination and rhymes that appeals to all us poets ... topnotch entry. My own experience is far less eloquent though ... it's more like a dribbling statue where my family waves their hands in front of my face, "Earth to Timmy! Anyone home??" ... "Still I promise to always behave like a poet ... the epitome of an idyllic odist".... are you sure about that sir? I've read your footles ;)
Jameson Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Ha!-- your explanation reminds me of a quote I once heard, something like, "I live in my own world but that's alright, because everyone knows me there." And I also think footles are under Las Vegas rule-- what happens in footles, stays in footles ;) Thanks for the fine feedback my friend- have a good one!
La France Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 1:58 AM
Sam, this is a terrific poem, loved it, full of beautiful lines, I am liking this 7 ~
Jameson Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 12:08 PM
Thank you, Constance-- I appreciate the feedback. I'm very happy you enjoyed the words some. I hope your day is going very well :) Take care my friend.
Underwood Avatar
March 15, 2016 at 9:16 PM
I really like this poem Sam, like how well it flows
Jameson Avatar
March 15, 2016 at 10:35 PM
Thank you, Gail-- I appreciate the kind feedback. I'm glad you found some joy in the read. I hope to hear more of your thoughts in the future-- have a great night.
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