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Everling

everywhere I look
it's sad to say

people race by
moving past time

looking for something
to quiet their hearts

eager to show me
all they have gained

holding out hope
against proven odds

to race yet again
and never say die

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Julie Loveless Date: 4/26/2009 11:38:00 AM This is very good, Login to Reply

Emily Kroeger Date: 4/24/2009 10:07:00 AM aww! Login to Reply

Charlene Bird Date: 4/24/2009 7:16:00 AM A thought provoking write, that has alot of truth to it. You say it loud! Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 4/23/2009 11:00:00 AM "Never say die"...At 80 I'm still saying it, but so far as showing all I've gained, those days are over. Great write. Love, daver Login to Reply

Diane Christian Date: 4/16/2009 9:48:00 AM aww well written, thanks for your kind comments on my poema tribute to a poetry soup friend, you on that list too, God bless from diane Login to Reply

Derrick Burton Date: 4/14/2009 11:59:00 AM Beautiful.... everyones writing about god so much and charity or just flat out stoning people with words, this poem really hits home with humanity. Enjoyed and have a great day. Login to Reply

Jane Bowen Date: 4/14/2009 11:39:00 AM Hold your head high my friend! This poem is a prosperous thought provoking light! You are right and this is all about hanging in there....You have a style about your writing Mr. Goff and I thoroughly appreciate a thinking mind...BTW...Your comment to Carolyn on her Eyes from Mars piece...that got my attention...I guess I am too enveloped in my world w/ my 2 kids getting to school,paying bills..etc. I like this piece a lot! you've a great ending for it. Thanks for the inspiration friend! Jane Login to Reply

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 4/14/2009 6:57:00 AM People are always in such a damn' hurry these days... slow down and smell a rose is what I say... Well done James! Best wishes, Keith Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 4/13/2009 3:49:00 PM Reminds me of the saying, everyone's in such a rush to get nowhere. Sad but true, or so it seems. Great write! Love, Shar Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/13/2009 12:53:00 PM so true !even in Malta my little lovely island which used to be so calm,things are changing here,life becoming one long race,well written my friend-you re in the mood to write and im enjoying it,post us more pls-charma Login to Reply

Frank F. Atanacio Date: 4/13/2009 11:51:00 AM no one stops for a cup of coffee anymore I like the concept of this write Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 4/13/2009 6:06:00 AM Lexington ave is in NYC..a block over from Park Ave. Login to Reply

L'Nass Shango Date: 4/13/2009 4:50:00 AM Wonderful truth, you have overturn the altar of modern idolatries with this, this more than philosophic proclamation ... this is elixir that could save us. Masterful write, my brother. Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 4/13/2009 4:31:00 AM wonderfully done brother Jim..love the message in the piece. Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 4/12/2009 11:46:00 PM This is very interesting. Your observation is very astute. I enjoyed thinking as I read this write. I hope you don't mind, but I have a question about the part "holding out hope against proven odds." When you speak of proven odds, are you refering to the scientific views about us? Just asking? And thinking. Thank you for your comments. Login to Reply

Rhonda Hero Aka Hero-Wilson Date: 4/12/2009 12:44:00 PM Love the message,,,great write-Love Rhonda Kay Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 4/12/2009 12:24:00 PM NIcely executed message James, Happy Easter...Raul Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/12/2009 12:01:00 PM The anxiety and perpetual searching of people seeking satisfaction is well captured, James. You have certainly won this "race." Happy Easter, Carolyn Login to Reply