James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Melville's Malais

we bob in high seas
                                                         of discontent
      like Melville's atonement voyage
                                               we ask ourselves if waves we breach
                       can ever be tamed in time
   for women like you and men like me, Ahab and Ishmael  are we 
                           
                             is there time to save this world? 

       the ending we know      is clear 

                                            we've seen it all before you sailed 

  man's greed has turned      to fear 

           there's one last chance we dare to take 

               before  the end      is near

                                                      cast myopic spectacles  

from hedonistic face...... join in the last
                                           true worthy cruise  
                                               to   

                                             save
                                              the
                                            human
                                              race

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Patricia Langston-Moran June 10, 2009 at 6:45 AM Wondeful!!! And, have you noticed (I am sure you have) that we poets are SO aware of life...and so sad? Patricia

L'Nass Shango April 7, 2009 at 4:59 AM We can only save that Moby if the ship is kept at port ... what arms can endure an embrace between the cycles of our passion? Just teasing your mind, Jimmy, every time you stop by I am lifted ... don't move now, I cannot trust the clouds without you ... love and joy to and family in all the realms of hope.

Sara Lokken April 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM This is a very insightful message, one we all need to consider. The last sentence says it all, doesn't it? I agree very much with Patricia's comments. Best wishes, Sara:)

P Sheart April 6, 2009 at 1:24 PM Hello James Carrie is right this is quite a high sea journey, Hopefully the human race can endure through the evolution of it's mistakes and learn from them. Thanks for your comments on my latest lyrics. Take care hun, many blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia

Carrie Richards April 6, 2009 at 12:35 PM You have taken us on a sailing journey with this one....in a class by itself, with Melville dark touch, in a life or death voyage...excellent writing!!

James Faulkner April 6, 2009 at 9:25 AM very well written piece you've created. love the message-love and peaceLjames

Brian Strand April 6, 2009 at 1:03 AM Excellent writing Jim.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Charmaine Chircop April 5, 2009 at 2:09 PM i love this one,strong message,sometimes we live in the dark,we live life our own way,without any fear of wrong or right forgetting the end is near,ur a great reminder,thanks for reminding me

John Loving Iii April 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM Ahy nay; I seek the white whale. Have you seen him lad? john h loving iii

Christopher Higgins April 5, 2009 at 11:29 AM Love the Melville's connection in the piece..wonderful language throughout and once again you hit it out of the park..very good writing.

Helen Beck April 5, 2009 at 10:13 AM Another worthy journey, James. This one brought a smile to my face with the mention of biblical names. Beautiful. Somewhere, in my mind, lifetimes ago, I remember Ishmael. Loved this one, truly. Helen :)

Carolyn Devonshire April 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM You hit on the essence of "Moby Dick," James. Truly it is more than a battle between Capt. Ahab and the Great White Whale. The symbolic struggle of man vs. nature and man vs. his own ego is conveyed well. One of my favorites! Love, Carolyn