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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

Copyright © James Marshall Goff | Year Posted 2022

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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.! Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 12/22/2022 6:24:00 PM Very kind Vie, thank you!