James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Boulevard Life

Frayed edges, dust and dirt clumping in little hands
After the sun shower, cast out to the rough cobbled
Street. 

Newborn in her arms, mom watches as the children
Climb the three foot rope-swing, merrily dangling
Above toy trucks and doll-houses.

Smiling, we glide past, comforted, family at my side
As we carry treasures from the street market back
Home, knowing I too enjoyed such moments, and
Share them still today.


Portland, Oregon
June 2021

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Valsa George November 26, 2021 at 7:10 PM Past memories of joyful times come surfacing to the mind from time to time. Family outings are always a joy ! Though the streets must have been cobbled and the surroundings, not neat, travelling with the family by our side is exhilarating ! Beautiful !

Constance La France September 16, 2021 at 8:05 AM James, a beautiful memory from childhood, you write these snippets of your life so well, love it ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Beryl Edmonds September 15, 2021 at 5:38 PM It’s so lovely to see happy children playing and being watched by loving caring parents. One never forgets their own precious moments. A superb write James… Belle James Marshall Goff September 15, 2021 at 6:19 PM Thanks again Belle! documenting my visit to my daughter & her husband in Portland! it's really amazing out there, this Minnesota boy was awestruck!

CayCay Godwin September 2, 2021 at 4:20 PM Imagery plus! Loved spending time inside this poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay James Marshall Goff September 2, 2021 at 5:40 PM Thanks CayCay!

Paul Callus August 31, 2021 at 3:20 AM This is such a lovely and touching poem, James. It does not take much to get memories flowing... James Marshall Goff August 31, 2021 at 6:38 AM Thank you Paul!

Robert Lindley August 7, 2021 at 3:17 AM I am so glad to find and read such a very positive and heart warming poem this morn. Finding that scene as presented to be inspirational in this currently dark and a bit chaotic world we wade through to day my friend. A fav... God bless,, James Marshall Goff August 7, 2021 at 12:22 PM Thank you for lovely comment, Robert!

Barbara Peckham July 31, 2021 at 8:09 AM Lovely vignette. I can just picture it and feel the warmth of just viewing it as one passes by. James Marshall Goff July 31, 2021 at 7:17 PM Thank you Barbara! I enjoyed Portland so much! being a a Minnesota boy, it was like the wizard of oz!

Sara Kendrick July 25, 2021 at 2:47 AM A very good view of children playing. It is fun watching them play and enjoy life. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara James Marshall Goff July 25, 2021 at 3:35 AM Thanks Sara! Always nice to see you!

Heidi Sands July 16, 2021 at 4:38 PM Very nice . I enjoyed :) James Marshall Goff July 17, 2021 at 7:51 PM Thanks Heidi!

Phyllis Babcock July 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM Can feel the pleasure this place has given you with your words. Enjoyed this fine poem. love phyl James Marshall Goff July 15, 2021 at 1:38 PM Thx Phyllis! I had so much fun in Portland!

Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2021 at 1:55 PM This is great! I like the intimate feel of it. Thanks as well for your visit. James Marshall Goff July 10, 2021 at 10:58 PM Thank you Richard!

Mystic Rose Rose July 8, 2021 at 11:55 AM Ah, those precious memories, we hang on to them like tight ropes of grace, I enjoyed your poem Jim, what a blessing you are to me and many :) James Marshall Goff July 8, 2021 at 12:58 PM Thanks Vie, I appreciate it!

M. L. Kiser July 1, 2021 at 6:03 PM This takes me back, what a great memory. Enjoyed. James Marshall Goff July 2, 2021 at 8:24 AM Yes M.L. I had never seen such wide boulevards where families gather, narrow boulevards here in Minneapolis are salt & sand crusted from previous Winter

Robert Lindley June 20, 2021 at 8:50 AM My friend, this tis a truly blessed and most inspiring new creation. As you were so very blessed with that experience, we are so truly blessed with your finely composed words written about it! Does a heart good to read such joyful, positive and deeply enriching verses. A true gifting indeed! A fav- a glowing gem. Go bless. James Marshall Goff June 20, 2021 at 1:40 PM Thank you Robert! Fun to write!