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Who I Am

Travelin' the backroads,
Searchin' for sunshine,
Never lookin' back as freight trains wrecked

Saw people screamin'    people dyin'
Felt my heartstrings ripped,
In ways that made me cry...

But through it all 
Lookin' back now

Those thrills those chills
Those foolish spills   made me...
Who I am today

Those thrills those chills
Those foolish spills   made me...
Who I am today

11/4/17

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Joe Maverick

Date: 7/23/2022 1:19:00 PM

As the reality passes, with the years we look Back, as if through a mist, of lmagining., Well done Jimbo '

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/23/2022 3:30:00 PM

Thanks Joe, fun poem to ink!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/11/2021 4:25:00 AM

Hello James - I found this entry well thought out and true that yesterday makes us who we are today. I also very much like the repetition because I find that element to have power and impact. Well done and stated. Thank you for sharing.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 10/11/2021 7:18:00 AM

Thank you Lisa!

Ellianna Allakhverdiyeva

Date: 6/2/2019 9:34:00 PM

Life has its challenges , Lessons learned, sleepless nights, broken hearts , mental breakdowns, miserable come downs :( my life. Today I have gratitude for the experience, respect the reason my parents had rules.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/2/2019 9:55:00 PM

Good thoughts, thanks for stopping by, Ellianna...

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/28/2018 1:42:00 AM

I am with you all the way...

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/2/2019 9:54:00 PM

Thanks Pashang...

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/4/2018 10:37:00 PM

G'day James … you know James, I reckon life is like that bird or animal that crosses back and forth across the road. There's close calls and big rewards - I enjoyed this lyric - Lindsay

James Marshall Goff
Date: 10/4/2018 10:43:00 PM

Thanks Mate!

Al Juman

Date: 8/1/2018 9:29:00 PM

Say should i have been traveling with you i too would have been contented. instead i am still looking for a train to jump on to. ---excellent write my friend

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/1/2018 11:24:00 PM

Thanks Al...this was a personal write, my life has been filled with cringe-worthy & glorious moments, I have travelled a wild road, with no regrets, blessings have followed me every step, my Guardian Angel, St. Therese of the Little Flower always by my side...

Anil Deo

Date: 6/26/2018 10:21:00 PM

"Looking back now," is usually bitter-sweet, yet you say all of it helped make U. That is ACCEPTANCE, a hard-to-achieve balance, maturity, and comfort of the "is-ness" of the Present. Am I reading too much my ear Brother James? shalom, shalom Man of Goodwill. amen

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/26/2018 10:24:00 PM

acceptance is God's Will and His Path to eternity...peace be with you, Brother Anil...

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 3/1/2018 1:03:00 PM

Makes me want to know more of the back story. Intriguing.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/1/2018 6:15:00 PM

Thank you Leanne

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/12/2017 11:41:00 PM

Great lyrics, when do we get the hear the song!!!! :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/12/2017 3:21:00 PM

Very well written. That repetition at the end is absolutely brilliant. You are a good man, dear.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 11/12/2017 6:33:00 PM

Thanks Eileen

John Fleming

Date: 11/5/2017 9:01:00 AM

Who are you indeed? A decent man I would guess at, James. You wear your heart on your sleeve without bravado or boast -- always the sign of an honest person! Enjoyed this for lots of reasons -- all good ones! My very warmest regards, James. :) john

James Marshall Goff
Date: 11/5/2017 12:47:00 PM

Thanks so much, John!