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Beyond the Sun

Dedicated to Mississippi John Hurt ...whose melodies were as sweet as bird song Oh how I long For that sweet bird song Sweet Lord bye & bye Prop my chair 'Neath that old window bare Sweet Lord bye & bye This cold air done bought me Tears of infirmary Sweet Lord bye & bye And when I die My soul gonna fly Sweet Lord bye & bye Held fast to the wings Of angels I'll sing Sweet Lord bye & bye Sweet Lord bye & bye 12/22/22

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Joe Maverick

Date: 8/24/2024 12:19:00 PM

So he's the lively hymm writer.? Great to know Many times I believe I have sung of his offerings Glory to the Lord of all.!

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 6/5/2023 7:14:00 PM

A sweet and rightly paid tribute to John Hurt. Although I know very little about him but your tribute in your sweet beautiful lines shows how you adore that poet and lyricist and Thanks for your words on my poem. Beautiful short poem df. Best wishes (Subhkaamnaaen) Ravindra

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/5/2023 7:21:00 PM

Kind of you to visit Ravindra! Glad you enjoyed it!

Sabahat Batool

Date: 5/12/2023 11:53:00 PM

Beautiful and wonderful world of images. Every line is just like a heart beating with Divine love

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/13/2023 1:40:00 AM

Thank you Sabahat, my heart....skipped a beat... reading your precious comment!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/8/2023 6:01:00 PM

Oh wow, Love those, Mississippi Blues, James., Charlie Patten, Big Billy Broonzy, Son House and of course John Hurt, 'Candy man Blues' one of my favourites. Glad i came by.....Harry

James Marshall Goff
Date: 2/9/2023 12:13:00 AM

Thanks Harry! Will have to check out your references!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/25/2023 7:05:00 AM

So sweet and powerful… I love the visuals and the words floating through the air in song . What an awesome picture you paint with words. Cheers James ! Susan :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 1/25/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thank you Susan!

Clifford Villalon

Date: 1/23/2023 8:18:00 PM

I missed this one, Sir James! :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 1/25/2023 7:06:00 AM

Thanks Clifford!

FJ Thomas

Date: 1/8/2023 2:29:00 PM

I am not familiar with him, but that makes this no less a lovely tribute Jim. You must have a musical soul.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 1/8/2023 3:17:00 PM

Thanks FJ! Blessings to you and yours this New Years!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/6/2023 6:26:00 AM

Oh James, this is an awesome write and sweet tribute. Congratulations on your win!

James Marshall Goff
Date: 1/6/2023 6:54:00 AM

Thank you Linda! kind of you to stop by!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/30/2022 9:21:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your poem honoring John Hurt. I was not familiar with him, but sad for someone so talented to die so young. Thanks for sharing. Sara

James Marshall Goff
Date: 12/30/2022 3:03:00 PM

Thanks Sara!

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/30/2022 7:00:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 12/30/2022 7:02:00 AM

How sweet of you to stop by Beata, thanks for link!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/22/2022 11:26:00 AM

Oh James how I miss your poetry lately, hope all is well, Merry Christmas, all our love, both A and I, xo

James Marshall Goff
Date: 12/22/2022 6:24:00 PM

Very kind Vie, thank you!