James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Awakening

if you follow borealis,
you might hear children's laughter

innocence brings us closer,
our darkest corners can find light

the laws of man    have not changed

do not travel into the valley of the snakes
do not travel      into the valley
                                  of the snakes

your brothers before you
      .......saw the scorched earth

the laws of man    have not changed

love waits       until the bird with
the broken wing can fly

step away from the shadows,
your brother needs you now!

do not wait for the sun to rise,
cast your light upon My children!

it's never too late-

           to show the way!

if you follow borealis.
you might hear children's laughter

                    might    hear

                                   children's

                                            laughter

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix August 26, 2009 at 6:07 PM Impressive poetry. Excellent content delivered with vivid imagery. It reads like a song. I like, "love waits until the bird with the brokn wing can fly..."Very nice. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire August 24, 2009 at 3:42 PM James, I love the concept of following the laughter of innocent children into God's light. This is very inspirational and shows the depth of your spirituality. Brilliant write! Love, Carolyn

Sue Mason August 22, 2009 at 11:09 AM Beautiful write here, James ... out of the mouths of babes ... laughter .... smile ...

Trudy Diane Rider August 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM Compelling, thought provoking, and simply wonderful James! I love how you begin and end with the same phrase, and repeat..excellent work! ~Tru~

John Freeman August 21, 2009 at 7:35 PM I enjoyed this one very much James, be the light, cause the eagle to lift up,a favorite for sure.Sincerely Moses

Gert W. Knop August 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM I like tese lines very much "innocence brings us closer, our darkest corners can find light..." Very nicely written my friend. Gert

Carrie Richards August 21, 2009 at 7:33 AM Such an inspirational piece James! If we listen, we can hear....:)

Sara Kendrick August 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM Interesting thoughts put to pen. Sara

Michael Jordan August 20, 2009 at 9:27 PM James this poem is truly amazing - I agree with Catie its going to my favs also - God Bless, MJ

Ashley Beaudre August 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM This is beautiful!