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The Running

Time escapes my imagination this morning.
When I wake, my dreams relent.

Take me away, sweet love, far from these
Burning roads, where rivers run free, and
Spirits soar.

Hold my hand and lift me up, your words
Wash over me like a swift moving creek,
Healing my damaged soul.

Your eyes bloom like the new moon,
Close and bursting like a sunflower leaning
In to bathe me in your glow.

I have always lived in a mansion of beauty,
Sunlight reflects off the gossamer ribbons
Of spider trails drifting through the Red Pines
Ouside my window, reaching new lands I
Know will disappear with the coming storm.

I'll take my time, return your smile,
Tomorrow will come, but not today.


08/05/19
8:34 am

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/1/2019 11:47:00 AM

This feels like a hug from God. So good to read once again. Thanks for your kind visit.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 12/1/2019 12:55:00 PM

Thanks Richard!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/1/2019 1:21:00 PM

This flowed so beautifully and was amazing!;)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 10/1/2019 1:23:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by with such kindness, Brenda!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/10/2019 1:46:00 AM

Beautiful poem. Thank you so much and many blessings for you. :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/10/2019 1:54:00 AM

Thank you Regina!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/8/2019 9:41:00 PM

Hi James, I love the content of this write, it fills me with such gentle emotions, as I read. Such a dreamy write my friend. Has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/9/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thx for stoppin' by Mike!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/6/2019 6:44:00 AM

Oh how I enjoyed this! Loved it!;)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/6/2019 6:46:00 AM

Thank you Brenda!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/5/2019 11:43:00 PM

You haven’t lost your touch Jimbo. Well done!

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/6/2019 3:00:00 AM

natch!

Victoria Teo

Date: 9/5/2019 6:30:00 PM

What a delight to read. I love the images you create, very vivid. Wonderfully written :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/5/2019 6:57:00 PM

Thanks again, Victoria!

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/5/2019 12:15:00 PM

this is a gorgeous poem, such a beautifully penned piece! Your pen is very talented :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/5/2019 6:56:00 PM

Thank you Sandra!

Constance La France

Date: 9/4/2019 2:11:00 PM

James, beautifully penned ~

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/4/2019 6:27:00 PM

Thx Constance!

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 9/2/2019 7:59:00 AM

A beautifully framed poem with elegant words. Loved it :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/2/2019 2:45:00 PM

Thank you Swetha!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/29/2019 8:13:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem. I love the line, your eyes bloom like the new moon! I enjoyed this :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/2/2019 2:45:00 PM

Thanks Heidi!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/29/2019 7:30:00 AM

So many lovely lines you wrote:Take me away, sweet love, far from these Burning roads, where rivers run free, and Spirits soar...and ..Your eyes bloom like the new moon, Close and bursting like a sunflower leaning In to bathe me in your glow. You are talented my friend..you should write more often, James.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/29/2019 7:32:00 AM

Thank for reading, Vijay!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/28/2019 10:21:00 AM

Very enjoyable poem... Thank you so much.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/28/2019 12:17:00 PM

Thank you Regina!