James Marshall Goff Poet Lyric

Up Ahead

I'll climb the old oak
      to look up ahead,
           to see where he went,
                      the land of the dead

                       I'm hopin' to hear
                           him whistle to me,
                                       call out my name- 

                                          "Jamesy over here"

                         it's been a long time
                                since I rode on his shoulders,
                                                     held on to his ears
                                                            as we walked around boulders

                                      he'll have me shake hands
                                                   with all of his friends, hug 
                                                                 Grandpa and Grandma,
                                                                                 .... I miss them too

                                          but mostly my Dad
                                                 I'll be glad to see,
                                                    he loved me a lot

                                                             "with him I'll be free"

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Shannon O'Leary June 24, 2009 at 8:55 PM I liked this poem! Great job! The words flow well together. This is a touching poem! Thanks for taking the time to comment on my poem! I appreciate it!

Charmaine Chircop June 22, 2009 at 1:48 PM this is a unique pledge of love from your dad from your good heart,this is beautiful sweet sad nostalgia--and thanks for the kind comments--you are one of the best poets and one of my best friends here-wonderful write --charma

Heidie Buys June 22, 2009 at 12:06 PM So very well written, tugging at my heart strings. I miss my dad terribly. Very well done. Regards Heidie

Yoni Dvorkis June 22, 2009 at 6:51 AM love the shape, gives the impression you're walking in one direction but that it also feels like a bumby road. Not sure why the last line is in quotes. Song lyric maybe..Nice write James. -Yoni

John Freeman June 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM Good poem, James You did us proud on this one, I enjoyed the read. thanks for sharing,jm

Veronica Joseph June 19, 2009 at 7:38 AM very moving james, thanks for your comments ~

Josette Key June 19, 2009 at 4:09 AM What a great Father's Day piece. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my poems. There's been a lot going on with me and I can't seem to clear my head to write. I will get back to it though. Josette

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire June 18, 2009 at 10:17 PM Dear James, A great Tribute to YOUR Father a Heartfelt work of Art Happy Father's DAY ALWAYS...HG

Carolyn Devonshire June 18, 2009 at 8:57 PM Hi James, I lost my Dad in January and it helps to think of all the good company he has in heaven. Sometimes, I still think I should call him when there's something in the news he'd have wanted to hear. And, yes, I do still recall the sound of his sweet voice. I can really relate to the thoughts in this wonderful poem as Father's Day approaches. In fact, it brought tears to my eyes. What a great tribute to your father! Love, Carolyn

Christopher Higgins June 18, 2009 at 8:03 PM James, I read this piece and I am thinking about how much I am wrestling with writing a poem for my dad on father's day. I have written about him in the past but for some reason its seem so hard this time...this poem is awesome...you have such fond memories of your father and they always shine through in your poems...I can feel the love and warmth from this relationship...a blessing.

C. E. Mcmullin June 18, 2009 at 7:51 PM Honest- Deep- Reverent- A gift without measure, tis the gift of a poet's heart to his Father- A masterful work, my friend, thank-you for sharing! I am honored by your thoughtful comments, and I thank-you! Know that I will be spending some quality time contemplating your poetic endeavors- Will be in touch- poet butterfly

Sandra Hudson June 18, 2009 at 7:38 PM Sorry to hear you have lost your Dad. I know he must have been very special. With Fathers day close, I think I'll write a tribute to my Dad. He is 74 and still kicking air.