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Brightest Star

Just like the number, twenty nine, I was in my prime A rowdy reprobate at large whose life had no design Then one day, the blue sky fell and landed on my heart A star was born and spared my life picked up the broken parts She tied me to her finger where she wore me like a ring Then took control and played me like a puppet on a string I entertained and danced for her she grew and laughed out loud And every time she called me dad I danced from cloud to cloud My darkest day my star took off, bright shooting star to roam She kept my heart but left some dreams for me to call my own Sometimes sad melancholy visits me which irritates my scar I simply walk out on my porch and dream among the stars. An original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Susan Gentry

Date: 2/27/2016 5:48:00 PM

Ahhh this is beautiful! Congratulations on your win! Especially liked the part where she had you wrapped around her little fingers :) Great imagery. A 7

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 5:59:00 PM

At least I'm smart enough to admit it. LOL Thank you, Susan I really appreciate you support and spending your time reading my poems. It means a lot to me. Peace my dear:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/27/2016 9:20:00 AM

On her finger, you are...Great win, good work!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 10:29:00 AM

Isn't that what daddies are for? Thank you so much for the endearing comment. I really appreciate your support and kindness. Peace my friend:)

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 2/27/2016 9:02:00 AM

Congratulations Daniel on your spectacular win! Keep it up and there will be more placements to come! :) _HANS

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 10:28:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Peace:)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/27/2016 12:04:00 AM

Hi Daniel, Congratulations on your wonderful win. ~LINDA~

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 8:23:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. I appreciate the pat on the back. Hope all is well, missing your smile. Peace and happiness to you:)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2016 4:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your “My Lovely Children” contest win!!! Lovely memories written in a most beautiful and touching, Daniel. Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 5:06:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I do miss my children under foot. I appreciate your kind remarks and your visit. Peace dear lady:)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/26/2016 2:59:00 PM

I enjoyed your reminiscence of the love of a daddy for his girl. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 3:15:00 PM

Thank you, Joyce for stopping by. I'm always glad to see you smiling face. Peace:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/26/2016 2:56:00 PM

Such a sweet, endearing poem about your daughter, Daniel. Yes, I can identify with you when they leave the nest! Nicely done, and congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 3:00:00 PM

They never fly too far. Thank you, Jan. Peace:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 2:59:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. Sorry about the skip, I have no control. They still come around to see their old daddy regularly. They are all doing well. I appreciate you dropping in and peace to you:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 2:57:00 PM

They never fly too far. Thank you, Jan. Peace:)

Jan Allison

Date: 2/26/2016 2:53:00 PM

I love the way you describe the father daughter bond - her tying you round her little finger - great line:-) I'm sure you miss her Daniel it's hard but we have to let them fly:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 3:14:00 PM

They never fly too far. Thank you, Jan. Peace:)

Lu Loo

Date: 2/26/2016 12:20:00 PM

Congrats on your placement in my contest! I was very touched by such a wonderful daddy poem and the title is so sweet, thanks for your entry :)-luloo *smiles*

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2016 12:25:00 PM

Thank you, Laura. You know how daddies feel about their little girls. I enjoyed writing for your contest. We'll do it again sometime. Peace my dear friend:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/23/2016 2:19:00 AM

I left you a comment below. ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/23/2016 6:03:00 AM

Yes you did, still nice to say hello. Peace my friend:)

Jeannie Cronin

Date: 2/16/2016 2:55:00 PM

I have only one daughter and this makes me miss her so much!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 3:07:00 PM

Thank you, Jeannie. Yeah, they tend to make us sad when they're not around but drive us crazy when they're under foot. Kids are great. Peace my friend:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2016 11:37:00 AM

ohh, children can make the circle of life complete... such a poignant feel as if you are experiencing an ' empty nest' syndrome.. still, they are the stars of your heart, especially, daddy's girl... so endearing, daniel, huggs!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 11:46:00 AM

Thank you, nette. I sure do miss all of my children. Daddy's little girl was the first and only daughter so,,, Pain in the butt growing up but I still miss them all. I still have my porch. Peace my dear:)

Steve Grammatico

Date: 2/16/2016 9:55:00 AM

Daniel, there's something about the father-daughter bond that makes it, I don't know, sacred. You capture that sentiment here.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 11:44:00 AM

Thanks and yes you are right. I don't know either but it sure is hard to let them go. I appreciate yhe words of kindness.

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/16/2016 9:35:00 AM

Be that as it may, and however sad, the aesthetics you have brought out has to be recognized....

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 9:39:00 AM

I was referring to my reply to another reader being sent to you. I didn't know how it happened. I am honored by your visit and apologize if somehow I have been misunderstood. I am entirely grateful for the visit and for the lovely compliments. Thank you again. Peace my friend.

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/16/2016 9:23:00 AM

A beautiful poem with universal appeal.....

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 9:32:00 AM

I.m not sure how that happened but I thank you, Mr. Gupta for the kind words. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 9:25:00 AM

Thanks,S!. I'm used to it now they've been gone for over 5 years. I think about about them a lot but that's a different poem? Peace my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/16/2016 12:03:00 AM

Your heart will instantly heal when you have your first grandchild. Somehow it is even better because they think you can do no wrong! I care for my three year old granddaughter. The joy of our lives. What a wonderful father your poem reveals you are! I so enjoyed this charming delight Daniel. Aloha, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/23/2016 2:18:00 AM

Two of my daughters are not married and have no children, one of them is a nurse and the other a teacher. My son gave me a grandson I seldom see because because they are across the sea. I am so blessed that my youngest lives here in Hawaii and has given me a beautiful granddaughter. I hope your son will get his heart and that one of your offspring gives you a grandchild. Blessings, Connie

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 4:37:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Sad thing, none of my children want children. My eldest son is ill, needs a heart transplant. My daughter is a nurse practitioner, she says she's not having any. My youngest son isn't married and doesn't even have a girlfriend. What's an old man to do?

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/15/2016 10:13:00 PM

I like this...sweetly sad..they do grow up ... BG

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/15/2016 10:20:00 PM

Thank you, Barbara. Yes they do grow up. I'm just happy she's happy. I appreciate the visit and the comments. Peace