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The Poets Refraction of Headline News

The bending light from the headline
News
As it enters my optic
Nerve
Resonates from eager
Fingertips
Coursing to my
Cortex
As the crisp crunch of
Paper
Crackles in self
Satisfaction
The pungent wisp of fresh
Paper
And strong
Ink
Refract
A
Poem

...I can touch



05/12/13

Copyright © James Marshall Goff | Year Posted 2013

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Just That Archaic Poet Date: 10/26/2013 8:29:00 AM I am in total agreement with Charmain and echo her sentiments. I am really digging your style; enjoyed this very much. Kudos! :) Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 6/8/2013 7:07:00 PM I can feel myself holding that paper and even hear the crunchy soind of paper..Great visual and feel in each verse dear friend Jimbo Login to Reply

Judy Konos Date: 5/30/2013 9:46:00 AM That's a WOW WOW Login to Reply

Karen Anglesey Date: 5/22/2013 8:01:00 PM Oh my, this was a thoughtful and magical thrill. I love this inspirational poem that speaks to the poet's desire for ultimate satisfacton. I hope you will read my poem "Inscriptions". A pleasure to read this lovely gem :) Login to Reply

Jordan Dickinson Date: 5/21/2013 11:19:00 PM Gotta love that feeling! Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 5/21/2013 12:55:00 PM That's one deep one Jimbo, maybe put more about why you feel that way? Light & Love Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 5/21/2013 10:57:00 PM I agree...added last line....tu

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/19/2013 1:21:00 PM Hello James, this is a very nice poem. I like the way poems were engraved back then... wishing we could all make the headlines.. PD Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 5/16/2013 6:02:00 AM Long ago gone paperless. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 5/16/2013 6:29:00 PM Geez JL...Ya miss out on a lot of fun stuff!

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/12/2013 3:48:00 PM nice one! i enjoyed... Login to Reply

Karen Anglesey Date: 5/12/2013 2:11:00 PM you are a captivating writer. I felt the entire experience all the way through... my favorite lines 'As the crisp crunch of Paper Crackles in self Satisfaction' Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/12/2013 11:06:00 AM love the tonality and accent of this piece, jimbo... glad to read you again aftet my long absence.. incredible! :) huggs! Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 5/12/2013 9:58:00 AM Bending light is right. I stay away from the headlines and all the other news media as much as possible - too damn depressing. Love, daver Login to Reply