James Marshall Goff Poet Narrative

Handheld Horror........ the 9-11 Video Tapes

pleading voices, begging Angels to intercede,
the dark winter is upon us, with no escape

muted screams mingle with thunderous
earthquakes of glass and metal, as lives
crumble to dust.... unseen tears vaporize,
as Heaven shows no mercy

last thoughts, final prayers          gone          gone

silent death      is all I hear

                                           all

                                                  I

                                                        hear

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Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2010 at 9:04 PM James, you portrayed the event magnificently. Even to that downward line at the end. What a great write! andrea

Oleg Borisov February 7, 2010 at 5:06 AM Ways to kill other people have become much more cynical. The man who sent others to death writes poems himself. All this is beyond the bounds of universal norm & any understanding. Your poem is written impressively & it arouses strong feelings. Sorry for my congrats being out of place. Oleg

L'Nass Shango December 25, 2009 at 12:22 PM Jimbo, 9/11 is still a dark stain on the carpet of our social memory. And this write make us live it a little longer. Well writ, and a good read. Merry Christmas, my brother

Oleg Borisov December 25, 2009 at 3:53 AM James, I wish you a merry Christmas and a very Happy Year! Let all your dreams come true in the coming year. Oleg.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM Sad but well written. You have said so much, brought back so many memories of the loss of Americans and the vulnerability of America. God bless us all. This is a great poem and an appropriate time to post to remind us to take a moment out of our busy lives and pray for those families left behind having lost loved ones. Merry Christmas, Jimbo and Happy 2010. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Audrey Haick December 21, 2009 at 7:52 AM Recalling a day we will never forget, this poem tells it all. I am still angry and unforgiving. I need to deal with that before the new year....Have a blessed Christmas, Jimbo and a Happy 2010! Hugs..Peace and love, Audrey

Caroline Cécile Delacroix December 20, 2009 at 4:44 PM Ohh, Jim, this is very poignant to read! very well written and heartwrenching write on 9/11, a day we will never forget. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for a merry Christmas to and a happy, eventful and healthy new year 2010! Love and blessings, your friend in poetry, Caroline.

Carrie Richards December 20, 2009 at 7:59 AM Who will ever forget those horrible, heart wrenching images....? We must never ever forget.. May they rest in peace, and God Bless the families left behind. Such a moving poem, James. Love, Carrie

Charmaine Chircop December 19, 2009 at 10:43 PM Hi Jim,i loved the format of this poem,it draws attention and the message is very deep,makes the reader live a piece of that horrible moment.. Dear Friend ,just in case i'll be busy and cant make it to be here till xmas,I wanna wish You a great Xmas filled with love and peace and a Happy New Year and i want to thank you for being a friend:) Charma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 19, 2009 at 9:23 PM Magnificent poem Jimbo.. touching and moving tribute to those who lost their lives still so precious to us today... u have SOUP MAIL REPLY... happy Sunday.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..