James Marshall Goff Poet Rhyme

On Fame

if forlorn hope were torn asunder
and dear friend pen could only wonder

if tears and cheers would disappear
without a trace, I only fear

      that perfect phrase
           
                  that crystal word

       adrift in silence

                   and 

                        never

                             heard

until that day the heavens bow
and take my hand to show me how

a simple word enshrined in verse

                             can 

                                  truly 

                                       heal

                                           the

                                            universe

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Ashe Kristy De La Keur Scoville September 24, 2009 at 10:05 PM Well done dear Jim. I so enjoyed this tonight...The Southern Belle

Oleg Borisov September 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM Perfect, very poetic, verse - universe... it`s great! I love it much. You are my favorite poet. Oleg )

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen September 16, 2009 at 5:18 AM James M Goff, You've got me thinking, again. Fame or love- All is nothing, without God. Love your writes! Lovingly, Dane

John Freeman September 15, 2009 at 6:29 PM I was tempted to answer the question, but ofcourse this witty verse began to disperse, this rhyme within my mind, began to chime, I realized I'd been inspired again, with Jimmy's poetry gin, Thanks my friend. Sincerely, Moses

Moonbee Canady September 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM Ohhh! Going into my Fav's... This One has Greatness Written All Over It... Love This One Jim Bo... Also... Thank You Sincerely for your generous comments... they are really appreciated... MoonBee

Charmaine Chircop September 14, 2009 at 9:08 PM i came to reread your repost Jim and i believe what you said is so true,a simple word in verse can heal the universe,can heal a heart,crystal words are the words reflectin a soul and penned on paper--your verses are crystal words Jim..excellent writer you are--Charma

Karla Null September 14, 2009 at 6:02 PM Amazing, the word just flow from your pen....KARLA

Carolyn Devonshire September 14, 2009 at 1:09 PM Quite a deep and thought-provoking poem, James. We seek to capture those perfect phrases and crystal words, but when they escape, sometimes we lose a treasure forever. Outstanding work here! Love, CArolyn

Carrie Richards September 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM Wonderfully spoken....to find that perfect voice....I believe you have, James!! No fear! :) ~ Love, Carrie

Debbie Guzzi September 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM how true and I like hopw the lines peter out...wonder where that expression came from??Light & Love (try The Master's House) no one reads the long one ;)

James Peranteau September 14, 2009 at 7:10 AM Philosophical poem Mr. Goff ! Very true and very nicely writen ! james

Sara Kendrick September 14, 2009 at 3:42 AM This Rhyme is exceptional in idea and design. Sometimes a word is better unheard then again what would happen if that important word were not penned. Keep writing. Sara

Charmaine Chircop September 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM if tears and cheers would disappear....On the steps of Fame...nicele written jim-charma