James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Life Lived

Shake out the trembles that restrain you
Walk upright in a downward glanced world

Shake the hand that refuses you

Smile at the demons that control you
Relive the moments that embarrass you 

Grovel in the sand that grates you
Reach out to enemies that flog you

Live

            Live


01/16/12
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Connie Marcum Wong March 21, 2022 at 12:11 PM Living a life with an attitude such as this should bring you many rewards. A lovely winning poem. Congratulations on your top win James. Blessings xxoo

Christuraj Alex March 20, 2022 at 5:06 AM "Reach out to enemies. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Elizabeth Wesley January 25, 2012 at 10:15 AM Sounds like someone that know how to deal with adversity. Thoughtful and full of optimism - has that quality of doing unto others ans you would have them do to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 18, 2012 at 12:23 PM well done James.oxox hugs Anne-Lise

Poet Destroyer A January 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM Yes,, James, life lived... and seeing through all the bad is what makes it happen.. even the enemies that need reaching... great poem,..always,..p.d.