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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

Copyright © James Marshall Goff | Year Posted 2019

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Jessica Thompson Date: 11/30/2020 6:10:00 PM Great Poem James! I really liked its fun, yet mystical allure. Hope you have a wonderful week. Jess Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 11/30/2020 6:30:00 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 Date: 1/1/2020 5:45:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 1/1/2020 6:24:00 AM Ptl back atcha Brother! yes! Earth & all her living creatures & plants are sacred! Just Love...jimbo

Bette Bavington Date: 12/10/2019 5:54:00 PM Nice imagery showing the beauty of the place where you often go. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 12/10/2019 6:03:00 PM Thx Bette!

Jack Horne Date: 3/15/2019 10:10:00 AM this is just awesome, Jim Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 3/14/2019 2:01:00 AM Your side of nature. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/14/2019 5:54:00 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 Date: 3/3/2019 6:56:00 PM I absolutely love this wonderful magnificent poem James. It is going straight into my Faves! Kudos! Connie xxoo : ) Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/3/2019 9:25:00 PM Thrilled you liked it, Connie! just came home from my daily taking care of mom...a day brightener!

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 3/2/2019 11:37:00 PM What an imagery... Beautiful. :) Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 3/3/2019 9:25:00 PM Thank you Swetha!

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/21/2019 11:50:00 AM jimbo, what a refreshing atmosphere and a lilting poem!... congrats on your fine award..huggs Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/21/2019 11:52:00 AM Thank you Nette!

Debbie Guzzi Date: 2/19/2019 4:02:00 PM Hey, Jimbo thanks for dropping by my poem & thanks for this breath of fresh air! Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/19/2019 4:14:00 PM Sure thing, Deb! Thanks!

Line Gauthier Date: 2/18/2019 7:48:00 AM Beautiful, James. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/18/2019 11:04:00 AM Thank you so much, Line, there are many such magical places in Minnesota wildlands!

M. L. Kiser Date: 2/16/2019 9:44:00 PM Absolutely ethereal like beauty; I am there; very well penned. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/18/2019 11:03:00 AM Glad you liked it, M.L!

Jack Horne Date: 2/13/2019 2:05:00 PM love this one - great to see it take the top spot Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/13/2019 2:29:00 PM Thanks Jack, prayers for your Mom, soup is good therapy for me...

Anthony Biaanco Date: 2/5/2019 9:33:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/5/2019 10:05:00 PM Thank you Anthony!

Phil Capitano Date: 2/5/2019 1:49:00 PM Excellent write James; as an Ontarian I have been there before ~ lovely. Congrats on 1st place. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/5/2019 1:58:00 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 Date: 2/5/2019 7:49:00 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, James. This is beautiful. Janice Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/5/2019 10:52:00 AM Thank you Janice!

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/5/2019 6:30:00 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. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 2/5/2019 4:05:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/5/2019 5:43:00 AM Thank you Jan!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/4/2019 6:16:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 7:39:00 PM Thanks Connie!

Barbara Gorelick Date: 2/4/2019 5:08:00 PM Congrats on a nice win..Enjoyed your poem. BG Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 7:39:00 PM Thank you Barbara!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/4/2019 4:55:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 7:31:00 PM Thank you Andrea!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/4/2019 4:55:00 PM yeah, i have not done movie reviews on fb for a LONG time. I am behind by 50 movies!!! Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 7:31:00 PM Geez, last movie I went to, tickets were $18.00 & popcorn $8.00! Pop machines are pretty cool these days tho!

Wendy Watson Date: 2/4/2019 12:10:00 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. Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 1:25:00 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 Date: 2/4/2019 11:37:00 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 Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/4/2019 11:42:00 AM You are very kind, Carolyn! Sure! Mom loves surprise post deliveries!

Arthur Vaso Date: 2/1/2019 3:35:00 AM James that's truly beautiful poetry! Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 2/1/2019 10:39:00 PM Thank you Arthur!

Nette Onclaud Date: 1/30/2019 5:02:00 PM jimbo, another one of your distinct writes where nature takes the lead in a most endearing way... huggs Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 1/30/2019 5:35:00 PM Thanks Nette! I didn't get there last summer, but am hopeful!

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