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Lost Red Spruce Pinecone

I saw you up ahead
By yourself
Off to the side

In the still brown winter grass

Scales tightly woven
At the tip
Releasing only halfway

The nearest pinetree
Over 100 metres away

A Squirrel surely brought
You this far and gave up

Now you will survive
Among my family
Of Lake Superior
Rocks and driftwood

Abandoned birdnests
And other found
Forest orphans

Forever

Loved


02/22/17

Copyright © James Marshall Goff | Year Posted 2017

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Robert Lindley Date: 5/12/2017 6:09:00 PM An amazing gem on the splendor and magnificence of Mother Nature... We that stride the planet in our exalted glory and arrogance still must yield to Mother Nature's power, majestic beauty and ability to survive despite our destructive tendencies. A7 Login to Reply

Akkina Downing Date: 5/11/2017 9:24:00 AM Awe, I love it...hugs Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 5/11/2017 11:32:00 AM yes! saying goodbye to it as we speak to depart on my walkabout, thanks again, Akkina!

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 4/25/2017 8:38:00 AM Oh that is just gorgeous. A very enjoyable read, compassionately penned. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/25/2017 5:28:00 PM Thank you Scott!

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/20/2017 1:43:00 AM What sweet little piece. It's good though it was abandoned, it found a home with you. :) Hugs Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/20/2017 7:28:00 AM You're very sweet, Eileen, thank you!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2017 12:01:00 AM Dropping by to say hi and happy Easter. Login to Reply

Anil Deo Date: 4/10/2017 8:58:00 PM Is this the week of your daughter's wedding? May you find some great token - in word, deed, memento, or poetry material - when you return to PS. shalom Brother Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/11/2017 8:42:00 AM Hi Brother Anil....wedding last weekend this month....will be filled with God's Love as I celebrate with grateful joy!

Judy Ball Date: 4/10/2017 7:32:00 AM Oh I do love this. Being a nature lover this really spoke to me. Perhaps a seed from the pine cone will produce a lovely tree for future family members to enjoy and you can relate the story of where it came from. Great stuff. God Bless, JB Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/10/2017 10:05:00 AM You are very kind Judy, thank you!

Constance La France Date: 4/8/2017 9:14:00 AM James, this is lovely, it touched me spiritually, for all things in nature have a purpose, well done. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/10/2017 10:04:00 AM Constance...yes, you understand my respect for all life...similar to feelings shared by our numerous Native Tribes in Minnesota & the Dakotas...a real shame injustice continues against Sovereign Tribes allowing Dakota Access Pipeline across Sacred Native Territory

Anil Deo Date: 4/7/2017 9:51:00 PM James, what a treat to read your Nature poem about a pine-cone, and the accompanying joy and comments from grateful readers. I am in awe (7! 7! 7!) shalom, shalom Dear Man of Nature and of Nature's God! amen Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/10/2017 9:59:00 AM Thanks Anil!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/5/2017 6:42:00 PM what a great personification, James. MUCH enjoyed. SEVEN Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/5/2017 6:40:00 PM thanks for explaining to me the reason behind "put the kibosh" on something. Let me see your poem now. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/10/2017 9:59:00 AM Thanks Andrea!

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 4/1/2017 8:21:00 AM Nature touches you, and then you gave it to us. Thanks. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 4/1/2017 11:58:00 AM Exactly! Thanks Scott!

Doug Vinson Date: 3/30/2017 12:52:00 PM Right on, James - they last forever. : ) Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/30/2017 5:26:00 PM Thanks for stoppin' by Doug!

Casarah Nance Date: 3/21/2017 5:28:00 PM Well described ;) Hope everything is okay, saw you were off of facebook. Hope to see you around again soon. Hugs. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/30/2017 5:25:00 PM Thanks Casarah!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/14/2017 8:20:00 AM Reading this one again has the familiar feel of coming home. I am from Northern Ontario originally and this scene could easily be seen and felt. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/14/2017 2:47:00 PM Thank you Richard, yes...the greatest joys are free!

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/10/2017 8:29:00 AM I am touched by your poem because for some years I was a volunteer to protect the forests around Athens from fires so I found your poem so beautiful my friend, James! Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/10/2017 7:28:00 PM Thanks Demetrios! would dig walkabout Athens forests with you! identifying nature!

Moon Flower Date: 3/7/2017 10:07:00 PM You really have an eye for nature, James. Great thoughts! ;) Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/10/2017 7:25:00 PM You are very kind, Moon Flower! thank you!

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/6/2017 10:31:00 AM jimbo, i enjoyed your deep observation of nature...impressed!..huggs Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/6/2017 10:26:00 PM Thanks Nette!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/26/2017 12:34:00 PM - A wonderful poem ... a beautiful picture with your words, James - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/6/2017 10:27:00 PM Thanks Anne-Lise!

Chuck Melugin Date: 2/24/2017 11:38:00 AM James, Your work is poetically proving that little things have a big story! 7 My best, chuck Login to Reply

Emile Pinet Date: 2/23/2017 7:32:00 PM Your love of nature and the simple things in life shines brightly throughout your poem. Emile. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/24/2017 7:27:00 PM Thanks Emile!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/22/2017 11:37:00 PM A fine example of personification. This is quite amazing and a joy to behold. A 7. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/23/2017 7:37:00 PM Thanks Richard!