James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

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 December 1, 2019 at 11:47 AM This feels like a hug from God. So good to read once again. Thanks for your kind visit. James Marshall Goff December 1, 2019 at 12:55 PM Thanks Richard!

Brenda Chiri October 1, 2019 at 1:21 PM This flowed so beautifully and was amazing!;) James Marshall Goff October 1, 2019 at 1:23 PM Thanks for stopping by with such kindness, Brenda!

Regina Mcintosh September 10, 2019 at 1:46 AM Beautiful poem. Thank you so much and many blessings for you. :) James Marshall Goff September 10, 2019 at 1:54 AM Thank you Regina!

Vladislav Raven September 8, 2019 at 9:41 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 September 9, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thx for stoppin' by Mike!

Brenda Chiri September 6, 2019 at 6:44 AM Oh how I enjoyed this! Loved it!;) James Marshall Goff September 6, 2019 at 6:46 AM Thank you Brenda!

Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2019 at 11:43 PM You haven’t lost your touch Jimbo. Well done! James Marshall Goff September 6, 2019 at 3:00 AM natch!

Victoria Teo September 5, 2019 at 6:30 PM What a delight to read. I love the images you create, very vivid. Wonderfully written :) James Marshall Goff September 5, 2019 at 6:57 PM Thanks again, Victoria!

Sandra Adams September 5, 2019 at 12:15 PM this is a gorgeous poem, such a beautifully penned piece! Your pen is very talented :) James Marshall Goff September 5, 2019 at 6:56 PM Thank you Sandra!

Constance La France September 4, 2019 at 2:11 PM James, beautifully penned ~ James Marshall Goff September 4, 2019 at 6:27 PM Thx Constance!

Swetha Vangaveti September 2, 2019 at 7:59 AM A beautifully framed poem with elegant words. Loved it :) James Marshall Goff September 2, 2019 at 2:45 PM Thank you Swetha!

Heidi Sands August 29, 2019 at 8:13 AM This is a beautiful poem. I love the line, your eyes bloom like the new moon! I enjoyed this :) James Marshall Goff September 2, 2019 at 2:45 PM Thanks Heidi!

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2019 at 7:30 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 August 29, 2019 at 7:32 AM Thank for reading, Vijay!

Regina Mcintosh August 28, 2019 at 10:21 AM Very enjoyable poem... Thank you so much. James Marshall Goff August 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM Thank you Regina!

Nette Onclaud August 7, 2019 at 10:04 PM love the elevated feel of your poem, jimbo...today is now!..huggs James Marshall Goff August 7, 2019 at 10:06 PM Thx Nette!

Kim Rodrigues August 5, 2019 at 4:28 PM A lovely write, James! James Marshall Goff August 5, 2019 at 4:51 PM Thanks Kim!