James Marshall Goff Poet Prose Poetry

Earth's Ambassador

trudging up the stairs                               to the dais                                                                                                                                
                      he knew what was waiting......
                      grains of sand, heated then
                      blown into spheres shaped like
                      his friend, Gaia, perched on
                      loving hands carved from Mulga
                      Wood (they knew his favorite tree)        
                      grimly, he looked out upon the
                      hushed audience, hoping to be
                      reassured.....             
                      suddenly, the stage collapsed!
                      ......from overuse, they later said, 
                      everyone ignoring the warning 
                      signs....  
                       too many awards
                       too many speeches  
                                        too little time....  




                      * Tribute to a 'Real American Hero'  from Minnesota...Will Steger
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Nola Perez July 11, 2009 at 3:27 PM Thank you for Earth's Ambassador, and for being on PS for me to discover Thank you, thank you for feedback on my "Ruminations." We may write in solitude, but not in a vacuum. We need each other. I love Daver, and am glad to have found you. My son in Atlanta has a community garden and donates food to the needy. I called my beloved baby brother Jimbo, in spite of the fact he was a revered OB-Gyn doctor in Winter Haven, Florida.

Edward Orozco July 4, 2009 at 9:32 PM Wonderful tribute ! - jeremia

Sue Mason July 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM Didn't even need to know who/what the tribute was/is its just an awesome write and a great commentary on current events ... smile ... My goodness, you've been busy lately! Its hard to keep up with all your writing, James ... great stuff !!

Charmaine Chircop July 2, 2009 at 9:07 AM great tribute-jimbo:-)

Carrie Richards July 2, 2009 at 7:15 AM The poem is such a wonderful write...but the layout is an outstanding touch...form and content...kuddos for a great job!!

Laurie Ginn July 2, 2009 at 5:28 AM Wow Jim, what a write, it sounds like a prelude to much more

Kushal Poddar July 2, 2009 at 4:55 AM The sharp piece of poetry makes me remember Kenneth Patchen

Sandra Hudson July 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM Love how you write. The emphasis placement, the imagery, all compliment the works and sentiments, making this an outstanding poem and reminder to fix the loose shingle on the roof and step at the back door. :))-AA

Nathan Leccese July 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM Great write. Sounds like my boss at work. Always putting off maint. on my machine until it breaks and then it takes longer to fix it. lol Thanks for all the comments. Nate.