James Marshall Goff Poet Lyric

Sky Father Relents

Sky Father is angry this spring
Across the street, back and forth
Brother squirrel races
To fallen friends, unfortunate
In their travels
My tomato friends patiently
Wait, shelf-bound, at home depot

June 7th...

Finally, a break!
Stakes shived weeks ago
Hear me coming!
Welcoming their heirloom mates
Goliath, Black Krim, and Mortgage Lifters
All settle in, my hands busy
Remembering

Favorite herbs, Thai Basil, Lemon Thyme
And forgotten Sage, guard the
Corners
My bean pole teepee, long a
Staple of my garden
Still waits, for the soak
To settle



06/08/13
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Christuraj Alex April 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM Great writing. Sky-father... Beautiful. Congratulations!

Bj Legros Kelley April 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM Wonderful imagery! Thank you for your submission and congratulations on your high placing win in the Garden Inspirations Poetry Contest! :) <3

Poet Tacito June 27, 2013 at 8:48 PM I hadn't taken an opportunity to read your work again. So glad I'm here. This piece was very emotional, yet fun in a weird way. I really enjoyed this!

Christine Phillips June 27, 2013 at 6:07 PM A very nice poem with a variety of dimension."My bean pole teepee, long a Staple of my garden" Fantastic imagery and symbol used here.

Karen Anglesey June 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM Hi Jimbo, A magical garden of imagery and lively poetic verse. Great combination for feeling the accomplishment and serenity :)

Jancarl Campi June 20, 2013 at 6:50 AM What an interesting poem. We (well my wife really) seems to be having problems this year. Every thing is coming up late. Must be the weather. At least we are getting some tomatoes, strawberries and sweet peppers. They sure are delicious and better than store bought. Have a great day!!

Carrie Richards June 19, 2013 at 2:36 PM We have just picked our first cucumbers......and have five green tomatoes ripening on the vines...... a big garden waiting for the sun! It's getting ready to explode! I hear you!! (PS.....what a joy to hear you sing on the Blog radio show last night!! I was having such fun listening!! Great voice, great song, Jimbo!! Thanks for giving me the smile!!! What fun....loved it!!)

Harry Horsman June 18, 2013 at 4:16 PM wow this is so interesting Jimbo, love the sincerity,,,

Joe Maverick June 17, 2013 at 10:37 AM Hmm...I like this Jimbo..' Such is life, passing waiting, being..Hmm, yes I emphasize with this piece...really Good..Joe..) no..no not me..' the poem..' L O L))

Daver Austin June 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM Our backyard is a forest of trees and ground cover, but I like your plans for a more productive plot. Love, daver

Shadow Hamilton June 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM original and highly entertaining love it Shadow x

Shadow Hamilton June 16, 2013 at 9:54 AM original and highly entertaining love it Shadow x

Nette Onclaud June 16, 2013 at 9:09 AM With your depth, this piece brings a sensitive appeal to your theme.. i like the poetic rush and flow of your work... fine end lines; a beauty, jimbo..:) huggs

Sara Kendrick June 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM I could just see your garden waiting for the rain to slow down so that you could put in the stakes and run the runners of the beans up the stake..Enjoyed reading your creative and unique work..Sara

Audrey Haick June 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM Hi Jimbo, Wonderful poem...can't help but feel sad at all the loss but I know there will come a time when this will all be in our past.. Thanks for sharing. Love, Annalise Have a good week.