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To Frame a Door

.....a miner's tale Entré vous Was the cry oft-heard A smile, a nod a welcoming embrace Now circling high above it's prey Grand masters seek their earthly throne From hence to issue writs of folly Perhaps these humans can be trained As caution, cast like dandelion fluff Takes pyre in hearts were once born free And nod a glance to friends again Né offer ashes that rise no more 12/11/20

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Judy Ball

Date: 6/4/2021 8:43:00 AM

Ah a very thought provoking piece. At first thought I see a man sitting on his front porch calling out a greeting,"Come in and set a spell." Not something heard these days due to restrictions. We yearn to hear that call again. Great job. God Bless, JB

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/4/2021 9:44:00 AM

Thanks so much Judy!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/29/2021 8:05:00 PM

I try not to comment to much, sometimes my foot gets in my mouth. Enjoyed reading, It's hard sometimes to understand or read between the lines of what some poets write. (Sad)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/30/2021 10:23:00 AM

Agree Eve! thanks for stopping by! sometimes even I can't interpret my own stream of conscientious till much later, thought drifts I call it, humans flash hundreds of subconscious images a second, I try to get the drift onto paper!

Paul Callus

Date: 5/20/2021 11:33:00 AM

"Between you" a call of welcome which nowadays seems to have lost its voice. People are more bothered with earthly things; time to get rid of shackles and return to the years that were. ~ Regards // paul

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/21/2021 5:50:00 AM

Thank you for thoughtful reply, my friend!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/13/2021 8:57:00 AM

Very intriguing poem, James. Much depth of thought expressed w/keen wit. Love and more love always.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/13/2021 12:59:00 PM

Thanks Freddie! Nice to seeya!

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/1/2021 9:57:00 PM

My father in law was also a miner James, at first i was thinking is it a bird, The poem certainly gives one images to think on. Do like this. And the comments it raises.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 4/2/2021 5:13:00 AM

Always fun to see you stop by Harry! Happy Easter!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2021 1:31:00 PM

I know what you mean. I think I must offend someone on a daily basis over at FB

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/30/2021 2:13:00 PM

Right! I had to quit fb 2yrs ago...my girls said I commented 2 much! I replied...that's the point, I thought!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2021 3:33:00 PM

Reading through comments, I discover this is your ode to freedom. I agree with what you said to Heidi. We must rise up and take personal responsibility for ourselves!

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/28/2021 3:29:00 AM

Very much so Andrea, challenging, one (especially me) doesn't like offending folks...

Suzette Richards

Date: 3/18/2021 1:40:00 AM

After reading your comment to Heidi, I was wondering whether it should not perhaps have been: ... a miner's tale (iso a minor's tale). That is what threw me.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/28/2021 3:26:00 AM

Agree Sus! Started "miners" changed when I thought I erred with workers terminology, now back to original! Thanks for input, jmg

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/15/2021 6:22:00 AM

I agree this is interesting. The line ...as caution cast like dandelion fluff, stands out so much in this too. Well done :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/15/2021 9:54:00 AM

Thx Heidi! an ode to freedom....people are ready to rise up & take personal responsibility for their lives without answering to anyone but God

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/11/2021 8:47:00 AM

Interesting lines penned. Enjoyed reading this one. Sara

Suzette Richards

Date: 3/4/2021 8:58:00 AM

I echo Richard's request for more info. It has certainly piqued my interest, especially after reading Mystic's comment.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2021 4:37:00 PM

Hi Jim, I might need a bit of help understanding this one. It has however garnered my interest.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/6/2021 2:52:00 PM

My father was a minor James, his first job to Canada, it was not an easy time of his life. He was young, often he would tell us tales of those days. Thank you for sharing, stay well, and thanks for stopping by.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 2/10/2021 12:59:00 AM

Thanks for such an inspiring comment Mystic!