Ode To the Lunula

O fountain of knowledge
crescent moon of 
compassion

outpost of fortune
and failure,
your watchful eye
has seen a million heartbeats
flood the river
of life

steadfast, your window
to the soul survives
pitched battles
amidst loss,
and triumphs
course
correction

I take your hand in
mine and gently trace

the outline of
your life

far from your heart,
you speak of
floods and
rivers of
delight

the sweetest songs I 
hear you sing

and sadness belies
your colored rings

my wish for you
flows in my veins

to shine your
light,
forever
bright


09/09/17
2:19pm

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/15/2017 9:03:00 PM
I can honestly say I would never have thought I'd ever read a poem on this topic lol! You have taken something never given a second thought, unless a hammer is involved, and made an amazing poem!
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 12/15/2017 9:10:00 PM
Thank you SOTP...a poets work uncovers the un-said magic of life
Date: 10/16/2017 10:16:00 PM
This is brilliant, poetry with depth, it is writing about the obscure that make one a poet!
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 10/16/2017 10:29:00 PM
Thank you Arthur! you channeled my thoughts accurately...having ...never...heard of a poem reflecting the visual canary on our fingertips...I found the joy of writing such an obscure poem!
Date: 9/15/2017 10:19:00 AM
This is excellent, love the way you write.. A little like my simple musings..
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/15/2017 2:38:00 PM
Thank you SO! sometimes obscure, overlooked subjects catch my muse!
Date: 9/12/2017 7:24:00 PM
great write James,,,see your poetry is shining brightly as always,,,just posted a new poem,,,been busy for awhile,,,but guess who is back
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/12/2017 8:33:00 PM
Good to see you, my friend! On my way to your work!
Date: 9/11/2017 4:36:00 PM
Wow James, such an amazing piece...so soft and beautiful
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James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/11/2017 7:52:00 PM
Thanks so much! Tim!
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