James Marshall Goff Poet Narrative

Searching For Nothing

Searching For Nothing


I like holidays when nothing is celebrated.
The streets are empty and Pigeons burst from cover
as I walk down wide boulevards, eagerly searching solitude.

No buses, no commuters, no human distractions to distort
my personal oblivion. Precisely this moment is what I crave,
free to squander empty thoughts, filled with nothing.

Then it floats into my head… where should I go?
well... anywhere is the answer I’m looking for. Then I’ve arrived
at my special place, where it all makes sense.

If I choose, I can walk across the busiest intersection,
only inspiration, crosses my path. Maybe head back across the 
same street, and still, only possibilities enter my mind.

Solitude is purity… those Pigeons I startled earlier,
landed anywhere they wanted,
and so did I.    



07/07/10

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Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 10, 2010 at 12:10 AM That last stanza of yours really made me smile, jimbo-- I could just picture myself in your shoes --really enjoyed how this one is so contemplative--btw glad you liked my Diwata, she is watching you, you know ;) nikko :)

Poet Destroyer A July 9, 2010 at 7:58 PM okay i just love the entire poem. Glad i read this before i head out..Wow!! love the last 3 lines of your poem.. adding this to my favs. along with the poet.. thank you James for always giving me enjoyable poems to read never a bore.,..p.d.

Carrie Richards July 7, 2010 at 1:29 PM I agree....some of the best holidays...are simple, ordinary days....the ones we often overlook should be the ones we appreciate and enjoy....the peace and solitude of the sunrise, and the sunset. I like this poem!! :)

Debbie Guzzi July 7, 2010 at 9:42 AM ahhhhhhhh HA! yup free to be thee!

Audrey Haick July 7, 2010 at 9:41 AM Sweet solitude.. Enjoy it my friend. This world is full of distractions..most of it not worth the time we spend on them. Hope you're doing well, Jimbo..Peace, love, Audrey

Sarah Hales July 7, 2010 at 5:20 AM I love this Sarah x

Elaine George July 7, 2010 at 5:08 AM I crave the same thing. That is why I moved to the country. Wonderful writing, Jimbo. Thank you for your very kind comments; they mean so much to me. Love, Lainie

Virginia Mitchell July 7, 2010 at 4:08 AM I like this very much! It's going to my favs : )

Sara Kendrick July 7, 2010 at 3:40 AM Doesn't happen much in real life though does it..Great thoughts about how to get inspired...May your pen always flow with inspiration to grace these pages of soup..Sara