James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Passing Days

Waves slowly age the unseen clock of time

Leopards grow spots, wrinkles appear, lovers fade from sight

Earth reclaims the energy of life

What have I for toil and troubles?
What sophic wisdom gained or shared?
Did I seek God's Wisdom or pleasures of man?

Temptation can be overcome only by His Will

Flowers that bloom in Spring show me the way
of rebirth

When blooms fade, I will be remembered only
by the seeds I sow

Only
By the seeds I sow

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Joe Maverick November 7, 2021 at 12:03 PM Yes James definitely.' Spot on the very dot' James Marshall Goff November 7, 2021 at 1:11 PM Thanks Joe!

Lisa Ricci October 11, 2021 at 4:21 AM Good Morning James - It was an honor turning to this entry. I found it to be an entry in a poetic voice and tone not to mention this is an entry that must be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Truly. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy poetrysoup. James Marshall Goff October 11, 2021 at 7:17 AM One of my favorites, thanks for stopping by Lisa!

Victoria Teo September 5, 2019 at 6:42 PM Hi James, this is so deep and profound. I really admire your work, a tapestry of words. You are very skilled. :) James Marshall Goff September 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM Thank you for such kindness, Victoria...jimmy

Vladislav Raven January 9, 2019 at 11:09 AM Hi James, it is a pleasure and honour to be back reading your words today. You have such a way of bringing the reader into the heart of your subjest. You, my friend, write such excellent poetic gems. You shall always be remembered as a skilful poet and a wonderful person. Lov ed the content of this write. A fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike. James Marshall Goff September 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM You're very kind Mike, best wishes! my friend!

Al Juman July 10, 2018 at 9:23 PM excellent write my friend

Casarah Nance June 21, 2018 at 7:11 PM i wish you would come back to facebook i enjoyed your comments. I'm back here for now and I will stop by and read some more of your terrific words James Marshall Goff June 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM Thank you so much, Casarah...

Casarah Nance June 21, 2018 at 6:54 PM A well said poem about what we leave behind after we have gone. You are leaving behind many seeds and many great words. James Marshall Goff June 21, 2018 at 7:05 PM Thanks Casarah...I fondly recall following your creative daily poems & art on fb before being pressured to leave quite some time ago...you are very talented!

Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2018 at 8:52 AM If I am honest I have sought my own pleasure far more often than God’s will. This piece causes one to ponder. James Marshall Goff April 16, 2018 at 10:02 AM Thanks Richard!

Kai Michael Neumann March 28, 2018 at 3:00 AM Hi James. I am not religious. But your poem speaks a truths. Thank you for sharing, Kai James Marshall Goff March 28, 2018 at 8:59 AM Kai, thanks so much for your sincere review! I am not in control, that is so freeing for me, acceptance is my standard, amazing miracles occur in my daily life when I allow the Holy Spirit to move me towards the next right thing! thanks for stopping by, you are a good person!

Nette Onclaud March 18, 2018 at 5:50 PM jimbo, stirring words make this poem a best seller for me.. what you sow, you reap... greeat job, friend.. huggs

Laura Leiser March 11, 2018 at 4:48 PM What an excellent, contemplative poem with much wisdom in your words, James! Very much enjoyed this :) James Marshall Goff March 11, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you Laura!

Nette Onclaud March 9, 2018 at 1:53 PM jimbo, how you uplight with this meaningful poem... so right for this lenten season... huggs James Marshall Goff March 9, 2018 at 2:58 PM Thanks Nette!

Lunita Blanca March 9, 2018 at 1:37 PM Religion is a way of life; faith is only the fuse. James Marshall Goff March 9, 2018 at 2:57 PM well said, Carlos, thanks for stopping by!