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Green Dahlia

The horn section fell off mars hangin' voodoo tremelos Crazy eyed jack was there twitchin' f-stop harmonies Chandeliers flickered smoke haze rhythms of green dahlias floating above 6 minute promises Amid forever, saturn shifted; rings penetrated for eternity Rings penetrated for eternity 01/30/15 © All Rights Reserved

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Anil Deo

Date: 4/2/2017 10:13:00 AM

James, my daughter loved this one, when I visited. She is a naturally gifted musical genius (age, 28). But personally, kudos to you for sharing jazz beyond this planet. All beings need music, God, and poetry. Lead the way Poet Goff.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 4/2/2017 11:39:00 AM

Thanks Anil!

Space Cadet

Date: 8/27/2016 11:04:00 PM

Nice, very nice. Is Green Dahlia a song, a band band? Or is it a game of jazz poker there in the spring? Love it, w

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/9/2015 6:27:00 PM

so interesting, and so jazzy. Love the impact of the last part!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/9/2015 2:57:00 PM

Some one likes jazz! I could hear an old Billy Holiday song. Light & Love Jimbo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/9/2015 9:26:00 AM

I am charmed by this enigmatic piece James. I believe I understand the music part but not the connection with mars and saturn. Please explain...thanks, Connie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/25/2015 9:48:00 AM

Interesting wording in this one..So the horn fell off Mars..I was looking at one of my older works and you had commented on it..Thanks for your support over the years..Sara

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 2/7/2015 8:56:00 AM

wow such short lines but speaks much .. i like the middle paragraph.. :)! thanks for visiting my poems.. :)!

Cona Adams

Date: 2/5/2015 7:27:00 AM

Very effective, creates mood, touches emotion, leaves a trail. Great write!

James Peranteau

Date: 2/5/2015 4:46:00 AM

I often wondered what sounds would reasonate from those glistening planets....spec of a write dear poet ! Have a blessed day my friend !........much love, james