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Labyrinth

silk dreams weave a path of ancient memories leading me towards a shared destiny with my ancestors blessing me with visions they dreamt and now I see ~inspired by my interest in finding and walking 'labyrinths' around the Midwest...

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/14/2022 5:46:00 PM

Jim congratulations on your win in the contest. This is a superb poetic piece linking you to your ancestry, recognizing you share their blood and now see through their eyes. I love this. Congratulations!!! :)Paulette

James Marshall Goff
Date: 2/14/2022 9:02:00 PM

Thank you Paulette!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/27/2021 12:10:00 PM

I believe there is a connection between relations/ close friends that have passed, and the their loved ones that are left behind. My father 3 days after he died sent me a life saving message. I had a dream that I saw a billboard on the highway which was stark white, except for two words in black ink that stood out, TYRES SKID. My Uncle dashed out to see the tyres on my car, all 4 were entirely bald, which I had seen to the next day. Loved this form of poetry, never tried it. Blessings Jennifer

James Marshall Goff
Date: 8/28/2021 3:30:00 AM

Hi again Jennifer, your story is amazing! Agree, our connection with our loved lost ones is beautiful & sacred, much love, james

Space Cadet

Date: 8/25/2016 2:11:00 PM

Beautiful.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/6/2012 7:37:00 AM

Like Chris below, i too just browsing poets first, posted on here. love the philosophy here, Jimbo, enjoyed.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/2/2009 6:11:00 PM

enjoyed greatly tonight, keep sharing!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/30/2009 6:30:00 AM

Interesting. Keep writing. Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/16/2009 2:06:00 PM

what did you see???? ohhhhhh Iwant to go see that earthen snake thingie!http://www.sacred-destinations.com/usa/serpent-mound.htm

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/27/2009 5:03:00 PM

Have you been to Cahokia, site of a mound culture in the Miss. River valley? It's amazing! I have a poem about it but I can't remember the title..fret...nice one above! Light & Love

James Fraser

Date: 7/23/2009 3:25:00 PM

Super write James>>James

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 5/15/2009 4:39:00 PM

One must remember their ancestors. The foundation has been laid. Naturally, it's on the shoulders of this generation to guide it in the right direction. I really like this poem. If you would like to read some uplifting and inspirational pieces, check out my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award" blog on site regarding my book. Great job and God bless always! ~Joseph

Valerie Bellefleur

Date: 4/9/2009 6:36:00 PM

silk dreams - beautiful..

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/9/2009 2:44:00 PM

silk dreams...please write more..please "show" me a silk dream? Light & Love

Sue Mason

Date: 3/29/2009 12:39:00 PM

Very ethereal write here, James ... my ancestors were liars and drunks so I'm not sure I want to join them ... smile ... then again, they might laud me for the cycles I've ceased ... Your writing is a well-deserved selection to be featured this week at the Soup. Congratulations!!

Abe Lopez

Date: 3/26/2009 9:17:00 AM

congrats on having your poem featured this week! keep up the good work!

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/26/2009 8:13:00 AM

congrats James on your idyll, "Labyrinth" being featured. Vince

Lena Townsend

Date: 3/26/2009 5:12:00 AM

This is wonderful writing. I like the spiritual undertone to this one. Sort of a chilling effect...Spirits of anestors speaking and teaching in ones dreams, I like that. Congratulations on being featured with this piece. Smiles from Lolita

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/25/2009 10:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol

Kirstie Fontes

Date: 3/25/2009 10:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful feature write! Kirstie

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/23/2009 7:56:00 PM

I love this...so beautifully written, and well deserving to be a featured write this week!! Glad I caught it here! ~Rather haunting, but lovely. Love, Carrie

Leah Ross

Date: 3/23/2009 11:46:00 AM

Very nicely penned, outstanding write

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 3/23/2009 5:00:00 AM

Congrats onnhaving this piece featured well done

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/23/2009 4:23:00 AM

Congrats on the feature this week.

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/22/2009 5:37:00 PM

Truly beautiful poetry. Congratulations on your featured write of the week! Love, Shar

L'Nass Shango

Date: 3/20/2009 2:58:00 PM

My brother Jim, I come to this gloriously by the invitation of your letter ... and I ask if we carry the legacy of its history must we too accept its destiny? If that destiny lies outside of the history I too will long for the vision. Good write! Love always

Raul Moreno

Date: 3/19/2009 11:18:00 PM

Nice use of imagery. "silk dreams weave a path of ancient memories" nice lines Jim, I welcome you to poetry soup and I hope you enjoy your stay...Raul