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Boulevard Life

Frayed edges, dust and dirt clumping in little hands After the sun shower, cast out to the rough cobbled Street. Newborn in her arms, mom watches as the children Climb the three foot rope-swing, merrily dangling Above toy trucks and doll-houses. Smiling, we glide past, comforted, family at my side As we carry treasures from the street market back Home, knowing I too enjoyed such moments, and Share them still today. Portland, Oregon June 2021

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Valsa George

Date: 11/26/2021 7:10:00 PM

Past memories of joyful times come surfacing to the mind from time to time. Family outings are always a joy ! Though the streets must have been cobbled and the surroundings, not neat, travelling with the family by our side is exhilarating ! Beautiful !

Constance La France

Date: 9/16/2021 8:05:00 AM

James, a beautiful memory from childhood, you write these snippets of your life so well, love it ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/15/2021 5:38:00 PM

It’s so lovely to see happy children playing and being watched by loving caring parents. One never forgets their own precious moments. A superb write James… Belle

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/15/2021 6:19:00 PM

Thanks again Belle! documenting my visit to my daughter & her husband in Portland! it's really amazing out there, this Minnesota boy was awestruck!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/2/2021 4:20:00 PM

Imagery plus! Loved spending time inside this poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/2/2021 5:40:00 PM

Thanks CayCay!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/31/2021 3:20:00 AM

This is such a lovely and touching poem, James. It does not take much to get memories flowing...

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/31/2021 6:38:00 AM

Thank you Paul!

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/7/2021 3:17:00 AM

I am so glad to find and read such a very positive and heart warming poem this morn. Finding that scene as presented to be inspirational in this currently dark and a bit chaotic world we wade through to day my friend. A fav... God bless,,

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/7/2021 12:22:00 PM

Thank you for lovely comment, Robert!

Barbara Peckham

Date: 7/31/2021 8:09:00 AM

Lovely vignette. I can just picture it and feel the warmth of just viewing it as one passes by.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/31/2021 7:17:00 PM

Thank you Barbara! I enjoyed Portland so much! being a a Minnesota boy, it was like the wizard of oz!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/25/2021 2:47:00 AM

A very good view of children playing. It is fun watching them play and enjoy life. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/25/2021 3:35:00 AM

Thanks Sara! Always nice to see you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/16/2021 4:38:00 PM

Very nice . I enjoyed :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/17/2021 7:51:00 PM

Thanks Heidi!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/14/2021 12:00:00 PM

Can feel the pleasure this place has given you with your words. Enjoyed this fine poem. love phyl

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/15/2021 1:38:00 PM

Thx Phyllis! I had so much fun in Portland!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/9/2021 1:55:00 PM

This is great! I like the intimate feel of it. Thanks as well for your visit.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/10/2021 10:58:00 PM

Thank you Richard!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/8/2021 11:55:00 AM

Ah, those precious memories, we hang on to them like tight ropes of grace, I enjoyed your poem Jim, what a blessing you are to me and many :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/8/2021 12:58:00 PM

Thanks Vie, I appreciate it!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/1/2021 6:03:00 PM

This takes me back, what a great memory. Enjoyed.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/2/2021 8:24:00 AM

Yes M.L. I had never seen such wide boulevards where families gather, narrow boulevards here in Minneapolis are salt & sand crusted from previous Winter

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/20/2021 8:50:00 AM

My friend, this tis a truly blessed and most inspiring new creation. As you were so very blessed with that experience, we are so truly blessed with your finely composed words written about it! Does a heart good to read such joyful, positive and deeply enriching verses. A true gifting indeed! A fav- a glowing gem. Go bless.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/20/2021 1:40:00 PM

Thank you Robert! Fun to write!