James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

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 April 2, 2017 at 10:13 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. James Marshall Goff April 2, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thanks Anil!

Space Cadet August 27, 2016 at 11:04 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

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2015 at 6:27 PM so interesting, and so jazzy. Love the impact of the last part!

Debbie Guzzi March 9, 2015 at 2:57 PM Some one likes jazz! I could hear an old Billy Holiday song. Light & Love Jimbo

Connie Marcum Wong March 9, 2015 at 9:26 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

Sara Kendrick February 25, 2015 at 9:48 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

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser February 7, 2015 at 8:56 AM wow such short lines but speaks much .. i like the middle paragraph.. :)! thanks for visiting my poems.. :)!

Cona Adams February 5, 2015 at 7:27 AM Very effective, creates mood, touches emotion, leaves a trail. Great write!

James Peranteau February 5, 2015 at 4:46 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