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Passing Days

Waves slowly age the unseen clock of time Leopards grow spots, wrinkles appear, lovers fade from sight Earth reclaims the energy of life What have I for toil and troubles? What sophic wisdom gained or shared? Did I seek God's Wisdom or pleasures of man? Temptation can be overcome only by His Will Flowers that bloom in Spring show me the way of rebirth When blooms fade, I will be remembered only by the seeds I sow Only By the seeds I sow

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Joe Maverick

Date: 11/7/2021 12:03:00 PM

Yes James definitely.' Spot on the very dot'

James Marshall Goff
Date: 11/7/2021 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Joe!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/11/2021 4:21:00 AM

Good Morning James - It was an honor turning to this entry. I found it to be an entry in a poetic voice and tone not to mention this is an entry that must be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Truly. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy poetrysoup.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 10/11/2021 7:17:00 AM

One of my favorites, thanks for stopping by Lisa!

Victoria Teo

Date: 9/5/2019 6:42:00 PM

Hi James, this is so deep and profound. I really admire your work, a tapestry of words. You are very skilled. :)

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/5/2019 6:47:00 PM

Thank you for such kindness, Victoria...jimmy

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/9/2019 11:09:00 AM

Hi James, it is a pleasure and honour to be back reading your words today. You have such a way of bringing the reader into the heart of your subjest. You, my friend, write such excellent poetic gems. You shall always be remembered as a skilful poet and a wonderful person. Lov ed the content of this write. A fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 9/5/2019 6:47:00 PM

You're very kind Mike, best wishes! my friend!

Al Juman

Date: 7/10/2018 9:23:00 PM

excellent write my friend

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/21/2018 7:11:00 PM

i wish you would come back to facebook i enjoyed your comments. I'm back here for now and I will stop by and read some more of your terrific words

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/21/2018 7:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Casarah...

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/21/2018 6:54:00 PM

A well said poem about what we leave behind after we have gone. You are leaving behind many seeds and many great words.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 6/21/2018 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Casarah...I fondly recall following your creative daily poems & art on fb before being pressured to leave quite some time ago...you are very talented!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/16/2018 8:52:00 AM

If I am honest I have sought my own pleasure far more often than God’s will. This piece causes one to ponder.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 4/16/2018 10:02:00 AM

Thanks Richard!

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/28/2018 3:00:00 AM

Hi James. I am not religious. But your poem speaks a truths. Thank you for sharing, Kai

James Marshall Goff
Date: 3/28/2018 8:59:00 AM

Kai, thanks so much for your sincere review! I am not in control, that is so freeing for me, acceptance is my standard, amazing miracles occur in my daily life when I allow the Holy Spirit to move me towards the next right thing! thanks for stopping by, you are a good person!