James Marshall Goff Poet Personification

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

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Robert Lindley May 12, 2017 at 6:09 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

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

Scott Thirtyseven April 25, 2017 at 8:38 AM Oh that is just gorgeous. A very enjoyable read, compassionately penned. James Marshall Goff April 25, 2017 at 5:28 PM Thank you Scott!

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

Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2017 at 12:01 AM Dropping by to say hi and happy Easter.

Anil Deo April 10, 2017 at 8:58 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 James Marshall Goff April 11, 2017 at 8:42 AM Hi Brother Anil....wedding last weekend this month....will be filled with God's Love as I celebrate with grateful joy!

Judy Ball April 10, 2017 at 7:32 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 James Marshall Goff April 10, 2017 at 10:05 AM You are very kind Judy, thank you!

Constance La France April 8, 2017 at 9:14 AM James, this is lovely, it touched me spiritually, for all things in nature have a purpose, well done. James Marshall Goff April 10, 2017 at 10:04 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 April 7, 2017 at 9:51 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 James Marshall Goff April 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM Thanks Anil!

Andrea Dietrich April 5, 2017 at 6:42 PM what a great personification, James. MUCH enjoyed. SEVEN

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

Scott Thirtyseven April 1, 2017 at 8:21 AM Nature touches you, and then you gave it to us. Thanks. James Marshall Goff April 1, 2017 at 11:58 AM Exactly! Thanks Scott!

Doug Vinson March 30, 2017 at 12:52 PM Right on, James - they last forever. : ) James Marshall Goff March 30, 2017 at 5:26 PM Thanks for stoppin' by Doug!

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

Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2017 at 8:20 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. James Marshall Goff March 14, 2017 at 2:47 PM Thank you Richard, yes...the greatest joys are free!

Demetrios Trifiatis March 10, 2017 at 8:29 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! James Marshall Goff March 10, 2017 at 7:28 PM Thanks Demetrios! would dig walkabout Athens forests with you! identifying nature!

Moon Flower March 7, 2017 at 10:07 PM You really have an eye for nature, James. Great thoughts! ;) James Marshall Goff March 10, 2017 at 7:25 PM You are very kind, Moon Flower! thank you!

Nette Onclaud March 6, 2017 at 10:31 AM jimbo, i enjoyed your deep observation of nature...impressed!..huggs James Marshall Goff March 6, 2017 at 10:26 PM Thanks Nette!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2017 at 12:34 PM - A wonderful poem ... a beautiful picture with your words, James - hugs // Anne-Lise :) James Marshall Goff March 6, 2017 at 10:27 PM Thanks Anne-Lise!

Chuck Melugin February 24, 2017 at 11:38 AM James, Your work is poetically proving that little things have a big story! 7 My best, chuck

Emile Pinet February 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM Your love of nature and the simple things in life shines brightly throughout your poem. Emile. James Marshall Goff February 24, 2017 at 7:27 PM Thanks Emile!

Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2017 at 11:37 PM A fine example of personification. This is quite amazing and a joy to behold. A 7. James Marshall Goff February 23, 2017 at 7:37 PM Thanks Richard!