James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Water Lily

WATER LILY

reflections..... 

           unfolding  from 
   
                    your silken-white hands

send mirrors            of yellow peace

           gently nourishing those who seek

                                healing         upon arrival

                                                         at your 
            
                                                                 shores

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Krista Kurth September 4, 2009 at 12:15 PM wonderful imagery James! Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Krista

Jessica Arteaga August 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM hA! i thought so! congrats! :D

Sharon Winter August 18, 2009 at 8:40 AM Wow what a beauty this is! Warmest congrats on your well deserved First Place win in Brian's contest! love, shar xoxo

Carol Sunshine Brown August 18, 2009 at 4:36 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Jim. Love, Carol

Leon Wilson August 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM Congratulations on winning Brian's contest, Bloom. Beautiful poetry. God Bless. Leon

Barbara Gorelick August 17, 2009 at 8:05 PM Incredibly beautiful James..Wow, what a well deserved win. Barbara

Carrie Richards August 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM I don't know how I missed this absolutely beautiful entry, James.....it is breath-taking, and for sure, it is deserving this winning 1st place!! Kuddos....it is the most lovely poem!:) Love, Carrie

Corinne Curcio August 17, 2009 at 9:41 AM Congratulations Jim - It's a beautiful piece.

Brian Strand August 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM Congrats on your succes in my Bloom contest Jim.Rgds Brian .My latest contest is now open I will mail your prize to my file address later this week unless you advise otherwise

Charmaine Chircop August 16, 2009 at 11:16 PM beautiful lily--and so the creation here,i love your style--charma

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen August 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM James M. Goff, You have chosen a beautiful favorite flower. And I do believe that Monet would enjoy reading your delightful words were he still here. (Maybe he's looking over my shoulder from the spirit world!!! ) Good luck in Brian's contest. Always, DAS-J

Charlene Bird August 10, 2009 at 5:13 AM Good luck in the contest James, this is lovely!

James Knox August 9, 2009 at 2:19 PM once again a great job by a great poet !! :)

Carol Sunshine Brown August 9, 2009 at 9:50 AM Jim it is Sunday afternoon here and I am happy to share this time reading your fantastic poetry. Good luck in the contest my friend. Love, Carol

Corinne Curcio August 9, 2009 at 2:19 AM Gorgeous imagery Jim. Good luck on the contest. Sounds like a winner to me :-)

Brian Strand August 9, 2009 at 12:45 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Jim.Rgds Brian

Sara Kendrick August 8, 2009 at 5:14 PM Beautifully written. Sara

Barbara Gorelick August 8, 2009 at 2:25 PM You are so creative..I love this piece and its format. There goes any chance I ever had...smile. BG

Carolyn Devonshire August 8, 2009 at 1:39 PM Absolutely beautiful, James! I never thought of the water lilies as "silken-white hands" before, and I love the way you allow them to nourish those who find these floating treasures. (Still in the process of moving, but was suffering Soup withdrawal so I had to visit.) Love, Carolyn

Christopher Higgins August 8, 2009 at 1:34 PM This is beautiful brother Jimbo..I love the calmness to this piece..felt like I was looking at painting of words..good work and best wishes.

Jessica Arteaga August 8, 2009 at 1:10 PM no wonder I never have a chance of winning these contest! so many good poets and your on the top my friend! Great poem indeed