James Marshall Goff Poet Rispetto

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True place on the Temperance River, flowing into Lake Superior, my favorite place on the planet!

Where Faeries Play

Mist in the distance, heart quickens to gooseflesh
Whisky Jacks perch silent, they've seen me before
Brother Wolf has been by, his scat is still fresh
Ancient eyes follow me, née jinn shapes of lore
Small clearing before me, my own private crèche
Hidden falls dance and play, their ions restore
Spray glitters like diamonds, the Sun leads the band
As time disappears, my soul breathes a free land

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Jessica Thompson November 30, 2020 at 6:10 PM Great Poem James! I really liked its fun, yet mystical allure. Hope you have a wonderful week. Jess James Marshall Goff November 30, 2020 at 6:30 PM Thx for stoppin' by Jess...gosh, haven't been back there for 4, 5yrs...like to tent-camp at Temperance River State Park...think Ill try to figure it out this next summer, cheers!

Anil Deo January 1, 2020 at 5:45 AM Happy 2020 Sir James. I love that even Brother Wolf knows U come NOT to harm, but to coexist. That is one remaining joy in Nature, when too many humans see Nature - wild and critter rich - a threat! PTL James Marshall Goff January 1, 2020 at 6:24 AM Ptl back atcha Brother! yes! Earth & all her living creatures & plants are sacred! Just Love...jimbo

Bette Bavington December 10, 2019 at 5:54 PM Nice imagery showing the beauty of the place where you often go. James Marshall Goff December 10, 2019 at 6:03 PM Thx Bette!

Jack Horne March 15, 2019 at 10:10 AM this is just awesome, Jim

John Loving Iii March 14, 2019 at 2:01 AM Your side of nature. James Marshall Goff March 14, 2019 at 5:54 AM Nice to see you jl3! you are correct...kinda spooky out my window this am...been raining 8 hrs straight... 40 degrees temp on top of 5' feet of snow, creates a pea-soup fog! glowing under the streetlights!

Connie Marcum Wong March 3, 2019 at 6:56 PM I absolutely love this wonderful magnificent poem James. It is going straight into my Faves! Kudos! Connie xxoo : ) James Marshall Goff March 3, 2019 at 9:25 PM Thrilled you liked it, Connie! just came home from my daily taking care of mom...a day brightener!

Swetha Vangaveti March 2, 2019 at 11:37 PM What an imagery... Beautiful. :) James Marshall Goff March 3, 2019 at 9:25 PM Thank you Swetha!

Nette Onclaud February 21, 2019 at 11:50 AM jimbo, what a refreshing atmosphere and a lilting poem!... congrats on your fine award..huggs James Marshall Goff February 21, 2019 at 11:52 AM Thank you Nette!

Debbie Guzzi February 19, 2019 at 4:02 PM Hey, Jimbo thanks for dropping by my poem & thanks for this breath of fresh air! James Marshall Goff February 19, 2019 at 4:14 PM Sure thing, Deb! Thanks!

Line Gauthier February 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM Beautiful, James. James Marshall Goff February 18, 2019 at 11:04 AM Thank you so much, Line, there are many such magical places in Minnesota wildlands!

M. L. Kiser February 16, 2019 at 9:44 PM Absolutely ethereal like beauty; I am there; very well penned. James Marshall Goff February 18, 2019 at 11:03 AM Glad you liked it, M.L!

Jack Horne February 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM love this one - great to see it take the top spot James Marshall Goff February 13, 2019 at 2:29 PM Thanks Jack, prayers for your Mom, soup is good therapy for me...

Anthony Bianco February 5, 2019 at 9:33 PM Hi Jim, Congrats on this beauty of a poem, you really put your heart into this one and it shows with sparkling imagery and flawless flow all within the confines of a tight format. Best Wishes, Anthony James Marshall Goff February 5, 2019 at 10:05 PM Thank you Anthony!

Phil Capitano February 5, 2019 at 1:49 PM Excellent write James; as an Ontarian I have been there before ~ lovely. Congrats on 1st place. James Marshall Goff February 5, 2019 at 1:58 PM Thank you Phil! let's pray we stop this copper-nickel mine on the verge of final approval...it's up next to our BWCA and close to your Quetico Provincial Park, I have explored both! This Chilean Co has not operated ONE mine without catastrophic accidents...it would despoil a wildlands for our Grandchildren...james

Janice Canerdy February 5, 2019 at 7:49 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, James. This is beautiful. Janice James Marshall Goff February 5, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thank you Janice!

Sara Kendrick February 5, 2019 at 6:30 AM Yes, I agree waterfalls do restore. Reads like a lovely place to refresh from life's stresses. Thanks for stopping by with a lovely ..Sara..Congrats on your winning work.

Jan Allison February 5, 2019 at 4:05 AM You sure have described a beautiful atmospheric place, love the imagery - no wonder Carolyn loved it so much to award you first place, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx James Marshall Goff February 5, 2019 at 5:43 AM Thank you Jan!

Connie Marcum Wong February 4, 2019 at 6:16 PM Wow wow wow! This place sounds like a little bit of heaven James. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving first placement! I loved this entry and I am faving it! : ) xxoo James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thanks Connie!

Barbara Gorelick February 4, 2019 at 5:08 PM Congrats on a nice win..Enjoyed your poem. BG James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 7:39 PM Thank you Barbara!

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2019 at 4:55 PM wow, Wonderful poem, James! I see it garnered first place. I'm really happy for you. Carolyn gives awesome jewelry gifts!! congrats on your well deserved win James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 7:31 PM Thank you Andrea!

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2019 at 4:55 PM yeah, i have not done movie reviews on fb for a LONG time. I am behind by 50 movies!!! James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 7:31 PM Geez, last movie I went to, tickets were $18.00 & popcorn $8.00! Pop machines are pretty cool these days tho!

Wendy Watson February 4, 2019 at 12:10 PM Congratulations, James. There were some lovely touches to this poem and you've educated me with regard to the 'Whisky Jack' - what a cute bird. James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 1:25 PM Right Wendy! a cousin to our Blue Jay...prospers in the Boreal Forest, which begins half-way up our State, they are also camp-bandits! as they watch & wait for errant crumbs!

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2019 at 11:37 AM So this amazing poem is yours, Jim! This spot in nature was described with excellent detail and I felt like we shared this moment together. Congratulations on a wonderful, solo first-place win, Jim! Something special will be on its way to you soon, unless you want me to send it to your mother. Hope she is doing well. Hugs, carolyn James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 11:42 AM You are very kind, Carolyn! Sure! Mom loves surprise post deliveries!

Arthur Vaso February 1, 2019 at 3:35 AM James that's truly beautiful poetry! James Marshall Goff February 1, 2019 at 10:39 PM Thank you Arthur!

Nette Onclaud January 30, 2019 at 5:02 PM jimbo, another one of your distinct writes where nature takes the lead in a most endearing way... huggs James Marshall Goff January 30, 2019 at 5:35 PM Thanks Nette! I didn't get there last summer, but am hopeful!

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