This poem was inspired by the photograph below of a person who happens to be an artist, dreamer, photographer, blogger, motivator and friend. Her self-photo has a golden quality to it and this poem is the result. Now check our her blog at Dangerous Linda. Go on, skeddadle.
Ablaze
she was not content to live in
shadow
as pearls do hidden
away until their luminescent
reveal
she was light so much so that
ordinary
could not surround her
one flaxen glance and it blazed
away
she bathed in brilliance arms wide to
embrace
the ritual cascade golden rivulets of
honey and shining flecks of
wheat
she even dreamt in goldenrod while
moons
of harvest trailed her heart’s flights
keeping the dark at
bay
© Pamela Rossow
Pamanner 
oops. took about a full minute before i realized there was a poem beneath the picture.
But of course ;-). Happy New Year, Rich!
What a FABULOUS poem for a wonderful lady! 🙂
Ahh–thanks, Rachel :-). She is!
WOW… beautiful and lovely and all kinds of fabulous!
Thanks, Amy!!!!! xo
Wow! Its a fabulous poem full of wonderful images like ‘moons of harvest trailed her heart’s flights’, ‘golden rivulets of honey and shining flecks of wheat’ etc. which go on to paint this poem in a ‘golden yellow hue’. Well, its a mirror held to the inner beauty of our dear Linda.
dear Pamela, thanks for sharing these lines with us.
-Portia
Awh, Portia, that is lovely. Yes, I love the golden mirror image–perfect! xoxo
She does have a golden soul, that Linda, and you have captured her essence here in this lovely poem Pamela.
She does, Debra :-). Thanks for reading! xo
Beautiful Poem Pamela. Linda carries her light with her, sending shadows into hiding and creating new ones for us to admire. She’s creative like that;) Well done Pamela ❤
Thanks, Leah. She does–when I first saw the pic I immediately felt the golden light emanating from her.
Beautiful photo and poem.
Thank-you :-).
What a lovely collaboration! I love the idea of putting words to images!
Thanks so much Margaret :-). I was inspired.
Wow, so sweet of you to dedicate such great poetry to a beautiful woman like Linda! You described her so well! 🙂
http://softvoiceofafreespirit.blogspot.com
Awh–thanks :-). Happy to have you come over for a visit!
Wow…this is a wonderful tribute! I love especially the last lines. Well done! Linda is a beautiful soul that inspires many…a bright light indeed!
Hi Jessica,
Thanks, she has inspired so many of us :-).
Powerful poem full of compelling imagery and flowing with grace. What an incredible tribute to an incredible woman, Pamela!
Blessings, and do keep on writing – you are so gifted!
Ahhh–Martha. Thanks so much. Yes she is! xoxo
Pamela – A beautiful verse and fitting for an inspiring person. I love it! Well done 🙂
Hi Ron,
Thanks for stopping by. Glad to “see” you. Hope all is well with you!
Beautiful in itself, Pamela, and more, to say so of another. That’s a full life.
Thank-you. She really is a golden spirit, and I am lucky to know her.
very nice!
Thanks! 🙂
Dear Pamela,
I’m thrilled! I’m totally in love with you! Thank you!! XOOXXO
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Linda Lee,
Your spirit is golden :-). Glad you liked it. Love you, too. xoxoxo
~P