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Green Dahlia

The horn section fell off mars
hangin' voodoo tremelos

Crazy eyed jack was there
twitchin' f-stop harmonies

Chandeliers flickered smoke haze
rhythms of green dahlias floating
above 6 minute promises

Amid forever, saturn shifted;
rings penetrated for eternity

Rings penetrated

for eternity


01/30/15
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Anil Deo Date: 4/2/2017 10:13:00 AM James, my daughter loved this one, when I visited. She is a naturally gifted musical genius (age, 28). But personally, kudos to you for sharing jazz beyond this planet. All beings need music, God, and poetry. Lead the way Poet Goff. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/2/2017 11:39:00 AM Thanks Anil!

Space Cadet Date: 8/27/2016 11:04:00 PM Nice, very nice. Is Green Dahlia a song, a band band? Or is it a game of jazz poker there in the spring? Love it, w Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/9/2015 6:27:00 PM so interesting, and so jazzy. Love the impact of the last part! Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 3/9/2015 2:57:00 PM Some one likes jazz! I could hear an old Billy Holiday song. Light & Love Jimbo Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/9/2015 9:26:00 AM I am charmed by this enigmatic piece James. I believe I understand the music part but not the connection with mars and saturn. Please explain...thanks, Connie Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/25/2015 9:48:00 AM Interesting wording in this one..So the horn fell off Mars..I was looking at one of my older works and you had commented on it..Thanks for your support over the years..Sara Login to Reply

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 2/7/2015 8:56:00 AM wow such short lines but speaks much .. i like the middle paragraph.. :)! thanks for visiting my poems.. :)! Login to Reply

Cona Adams Date: 2/5/2015 7:27:00 AM Very effective, creates mood, touches emotion, leaves a trail. Great write! Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 2/5/2015 4:46:00 AM I often wondered what sounds would reasonate from those glistening planets....spec of a write dear poet ! Have a blessed day my friend !........much love, james Login to Reply