James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Soul Decisions

Soul Decisions


Decide-
The time to arrive,
Keep the right from the left;
Begin from begin,
         ….and never regret

Decide-
The time to depart,
Don’t look right or look left;
End at the end,
         ….and never regret

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5/19/03
(found this in one of my many journals!)

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Alex Bruinekool June 22, 2010 at 3:57 PM Well said, brother. A true testimate to poetic ability is saying something profound with few words and simple enough language that anyone can understand, as you have done.

Tim Ryerson June 18, 2010 at 10:19 PM Great stuff here, Jimbo...full of wisdom...'begin from begin' and 'end at the end'...I will remember that! - Tim

C.C Bloomsfield June 18, 2010 at 12:47 AM Its all about destination accomplished to the soul... great message here Jimbo:)..Celene

Audrey Haick June 17, 2010 at 4:06 PM I could use this advice, my friend James...but the thing is...am I going to take it??? I really don't know: ) Having too much fun!!! LOL THanks for the comments...Hope you had lots of fun on your "B-Day"! Peace, love, Audrey

Sara Kendrick June 17, 2010 at 12:55 PM Every gentleman knows when to begin and when to end...A special gentleman knows when it is time to leave the room..Very well thought out verse..Keep the creative pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..I truly appreciate you taking the time to do that..Sara

Sarah Hales June 17, 2010 at 5:26 AM This one has meaning to my own world at the moment and it has given me a sense of direction ...END AT THE END ..AND NEVER REGRETwise words my friend !!! thank you i needed that sarah x

John Freeman June 16, 2010 at 10:24 PM Important decisions, James. Soul decisions. Thanks for your comments today. Agape, Moses

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 16, 2010 at 9:51 PM Nice thoughts and advice put to the pen, Jim. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your nice comments on my latest. Best wishes, Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire June 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM Words to remember, Jimbo! We all have to make decisions and hope we don't regret them. Great poem! Love, Carolyn