James Marshall Goff Poet Narrative

Trimming the Christmas Tree With Family Heirlooms

Oh sanguine

lost hopes

and 

dreams

each ornament renews

kisses, laughter, loved ones remembered
each ornament renews
victories, struggles, from bounty to barren
each ornament renews
cradle to grave, sweet memories rush back
each ornament renews
strength to survive, with loved ones near
each ornament renews

oh sanguine

fresh hopes

and

dreams

each ornament renewed 


james marshall goff

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Charmaine Chircop January 29, 2010 at 1:52 PM How did i miss this beauty, silly girl.. lovely poem,sorry for the belated comment.. Im feelin xmassy now..:) glad you found a way to write, so glad..:) re my other poem,I dont have Snowballs in Malta,but yes We do have Robins,Hello Minesota:)Charma

Anthony Nutter January 16, 2010 at 3:57 AM Your talent never ceases to amaze me. You have captured so many wonderful memories in this short write. Well done.

James Fraser January 5, 2010 at 11:04 AM Terrific narrative James, you have scribed a special piece here indeed, Happy New Year to you >> James

Doris Culverhouse January 4, 2010 at 6:19 PM Hot poem, enjoyed reading today

Andrew Crisci January 3, 2010 at 11:12 PM Hi, James...Happy New Year to you and your loved once, and may peace, love, prosperity and happiness be with you throughout the year. Your poem captures all the emotions felt by the human heart. Yes, it's true that each ornament renews with the passing of time,allowing mermories to return. May your pen flow with endless inspiration. I wish continued success in your writing endeavors. Thanks for your kind comments throughtout the year. Kindest Regards, Andrew.

Elaine George January 2, 2010 at 9:46 AM Dear James, this actually brought tears to my eyes. My father, knowing how I love cats, gave me a Christmas orniment years before he passed; a little kitten sitting on a bench with a ball of string. My tree would be barren without it. Thank you for your kind comment on my Haiku; so far, you are the only one that really understood it.

Daver Austin December 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM The "renews" idea is priceless, hits Christmas and family perfectly. Love, daver

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 27, 2009 at 5:02 AM Ah, how memories infiltrate the holidays and Christmas ornaments decorate a lifetime of joys. Love to you. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Sara Lokken December 26, 2009 at 1:41 PM This is very hopeful....and in Christmas spirit.:) Best wishes, Sara

Debbie Guzzi December 26, 2009 at 1:33 PM Glad you day was pleasant! Light and love

Robert A. Dufresne December 26, 2009 at 9:20 AM Never thought of it that way James.thanks for sharing it.-Robert

Oleg Borisov December 26, 2009 at 8:47 AM Eternal regeneration. All the things surrounding us help to trace our life. It`s like a charm. Fascinating!

Brian Strand December 26, 2009 at 12:57 AM Excellent Jim ,a christmas present in words.Thanks for your welcome comments and kind words.Rgds Brian

Caroline Cécile Delacroix December 25, 2009 at 10:21 PM Awesome! There is warmth and joy aplenty felt in this write and I love the repetition of "each ornament renews". A gem for the holidays, goes to my fav. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you and yours, Caroline.