James Marshall Goff Poet Blank verse

Sundown In Paradise

My blessing basket is heavy with heaven's gifts,
Tomatoes the size of my fist, eggplants so cute,
And fresh heirloom beans bursting with pride.

The sun, orange on the horizon, frames a pair of
Snowy Egrets above, wings folded in glide descent,
Angling towards their roost.

A solitary Cricket, at home in the cabbage patch,
seesaws a hypnotic greeting, then hushes
As I pass.

A Monarch Butterfly wisps past my head, enjoying
Nectar from scattered flowers. The scent of herbs,
Blossoms and love settles softly in my heart.

I know life can be hard, but this moment, just
This moment, I'm filled with such Grace from
God I only stand in humble gratitude.

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Heidi Sands July 2, 2017 at 7:27 PM This is beautiful and I can relate to it completely. Such gratitude for what we have to see and can be at peace with.. Thanks for sharing :) James Marshall Goff July 2, 2017 at 9:53 PM Thanks for visiting my community garden, Heidi! this year is so exciting...purple okra, pineapple tomatoes...edible nasturtiums & italian flat green beans growing crazy!

Augustus Black August 30, 2016 at 7:17 AM Wow! Just brilliant Sir. You have written this great interest for the readers. Keep on going Sir. All the best.

Funom Makama January 28, 2016 at 10:12 AM The bliss from this page cannot be exhausted. This is incredible and wonderful. Great lines and an awesome 7

Sara Kendrick November 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM I enjoyed reading your work that is filled with Thanksgiving and Praise..Life can give us mountains of pleasure if we only open our eyes..Sara

Daver Austin November 1, 2015 at 11:12 AM "Life can be hard," but this colorful piece is wonderfully soft. Love, daver

Afolabi Muideen October 20, 2015 at 2:18 AM I dropped by to re-read. Your excellently penned............A.M.

John Loving Iii October 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM A real country boy penned this. I'm one too.

Robert Lindley October 10, 2015 at 10:42 AM What a fine bright morn write! Colorful and quite inspiring my friend.. God's love and faith embraced gives such to ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL true believers. A7

Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2015 at 8:31 AM I enjoyed reading your thankful words once again Jim.

Daver Austin October 5, 2015 at 11:43 AM These moments, like the gorgeous monarch butterfly, are gone to soon. Beautiful stuff, James. Love, daver

Paul Callus October 5, 2015 at 11:33 AM You present a delightful array of images and colours, James! Appreciable blessings sent your way. #7 // paul

Afolabi Muideen October 2, 2015 at 5:33 PM What a fascinating write....I enjoy reading this friend. Your such a great writer. Wise one..........A.M.

Poet Destroyer A October 1, 2015 at 12:02 AM James, every line on this poem gives perfect voice. it's a blessing to read, this is more than words. Life is hard to confirm, however sometimes I find glory during the strongest and the toughest part of my life or days. I'm glad I stopped by to say hi... thanks for the uplifting thoughts... LOVE LINDA

Len Gasun September 27, 2015 at 10:12 AM A very beautiful poem from your grateful heart my dear friend, James/Jmbo. I love it so much, the ending is great. God is really so gracious my dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing! May I also have this chance to thank you for sharing your precious time to read some of my poems and your lovely comments. Have a great day at the beautiful place of Minnesota my dear friend! I’ll be back to read more of your wonderful writes. Love lots and hugs,Leonora

Richard Lamoureux September 24, 2015 at 4:53 AM You are wise to be so thankful Jim. I enjoyed these words of praise.

Daver Austin September 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM Love this late summer poem. You have used all the colorful plants and animals one needs to enjoy

Robert Nehls September 22, 2015 at 6:55 AM Hi James. God certainly does shower us with his wonderful creations. Your gratitude shines in this poem and fills the reader with the joy that you feel. Thanks so much for sharing...... Robert.

Afolabi Muideen September 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM The flow of your write depict imagery that convey the beauty within.. Your descriptive goes smoothly within reader mind.... A well and brilliant write........A.M.

Kp Nunez September 7, 2015 at 3:26 AM I've forgotten how delicately lovely your lines can be, Jim. Sorry for being remiss. A 7 and fav. hugs!

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2015 at 8:56 PM MY GOSH, I love this one, James a BIG FAVE for this poem that brims with gratitude.

Nette Onclaud August 27, 2015 at 1:27 PM glorious write, jimbo..you uplift.. huggs

Diane Christian August 27, 2015 at 4:52 AM Amen lovely write,