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On Fame

if forlorn hope were torn asunder and dear friend pen could only wonder if tears and cheers would disappear without a trace, I only fear that perfect phrase that crystal word adrift in silence and never heard until that day the heavens bow and take my hand to show me how a simple word enshrined in verse can truly heal the universe

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Kristy De La Keur Scoville

Date: 9/24/2009 10:05:00 PM

Well done dear Jim. I so enjoyed this tonight...The Southern Belle

Oleg Borisov

Date: 9/17/2009 1:50:00 PM

Perfect, very poetic, verse - universe... it`s great! I love it much. You are my favorite poet. Oleg )

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 9/16/2009 5:18:00 AM

James M Goff, You've got me thinking, again. Fame or love- All is nothing, without God. Love your writes! Lovingly, Dane

John Freeman

Date: 9/15/2009 6:29:00 PM

I was tempted to answer the question, but ofcourse this witty verse began to disperse, this rhyme within my mind, began to chime, I realized I'd been inspired again, with Jimmy's poetry gin, Thanks my friend. Sincerely, Moses

Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/15/2009 4:13:00 PM

Ohhh! Going into my Fav's... This One has Greatness Written All Over It... Love This One Jim Bo... Also... Thank You Sincerely for your generous comments... they are really appreciated... MoonBee

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/14/2009 9:08:00 PM

i came to reread your repost Jim and i believe what you said is so true,a simple word in verse can heal the universe,can heal a heart,crystal words are the words reflectin a soul and penned on paper--your verses are crystal words Jim..excellent writer you are--Charma

Karla Null

Date: 9/14/2009 6:02:00 PM

Amazing, the word just flow from your pen....KARLA

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/14/2009 1:09:00 PM

Quite a deep and thought-provoking poem, James. We seek to capture those perfect phrases and crystal words, but when they escape, sometimes we lose a treasure forever. Outstanding work here! Love, CArolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/14/2009 11:44:00 AM

Wonderfully spoken....to find that perfect voice....I believe you have, James!! No fear! :) ~ Love, Carrie

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/14/2009 10:30:00 AM

how true and I like hopw the lines peter out...wonder where that expression came from??Light & Love (try The Master's House) no one reads the long one ;)

James Peranteau

Date: 9/14/2009 7:10:00 AM

Philosophical poem Mr. Goff ! Very true and very nicely writen ! james

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/14/2009 3:42:00 AM

This Rhyme is exceptional in idea and design. Sometimes a word is better unheard then again what would happen if that important word were not penned. Keep writing. Sara

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/13/2009 9:33:00 PM

if tears and cheers would disappear....On the steps of Fame...nicele written jim-charma