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Happy Birthday Son

We'd have had a party today But we never got the chance to play No bottles shaken, no first steps taken No diapers to throw away We never wished on a star Or climbed on monkey bars No knee boo boos, no trips to the zoo No wagon rides or plastic cars It would have been fun to play catch in the yard Teach you poker or stupid tricks with cards Your first girlfriend, what fun that would've been Your first date in the family car I could've taught you a few manly jokes But not around your mom or other folks I'd have built you a pool, watched you graduate high school Maybe ski behind the family boat You'd have graduated college by now Be a doctor or lawyer somehow Whatever made you happy, would've made me happy Today we'd be saying wow You would've been thirty today But God took you away If one wish would come true Just to say I love you And son Happy Thirtieth Birthday Feb 10 2016 An original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Andrew Crisci

Date: 2/14/2016 8:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Nydia's contest, Daniel. I am very sorry for your loss. It's a very sad feeling when we think of that someone we dearly loved. You did your part as a caring dad, and he knew how much you loved him. Death is a temporary separation, one day you will see him again. Be strong, pray for him. Prayers bring comfort and serenity. Thank you for sharing your heart-wrenching poem. Take care, my friend. Peace & Love, Andrew.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/11/2016 10:16:00 PM

nice win, Daniel. LINDA

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 10:26:00 PM

Thank you, Linda. It was exacting to say the least. Therapeutic but very taxing. I appreciate the pat on the back:) Peace.

S. Medland

Date: 2/11/2016 10:36:00 AM

Beautifully written, and heartfully felt. For the record, I wish you could have, too. That was a wonderful tribute.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 11:29:00 AM

Thank you my dear, for the compliments and for your heartfelt wish. Have a blessed day. Peace

Steve Grammatico

Date: 2/11/2016 9:04:00 AM

This must have been a tough one to write, Daniel. It's beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 9:07:00 AM

Yes it was an extremely emotional write. Some scars remain tender. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Peace my friend.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/11/2016 4:33:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning write Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 5:11:00 AM

Thank you, Upma, I appreciate your constant support and your time which I know is extremely valuable. You are always so kind. Peace.

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/11/2016 3:53:00 AM

Oh my, I'm so sorry for your loss. This is an awesome tribute, heartfelt and well written. I'm glad you shared it.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 5:08:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. I celebrate every year. This year I wrote a poem. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment and for the amity.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/11/2016 1:30:00 AM

I knew this was going to be a top winner Daniel! Congratulations! It deserves to be on top! Bravo!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Sweet Connie, You sure have been awfully gracious and supportive ever since I joined over her. I can.t thank you enough.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/10/2016 8:59:00 PM

Daniel, very sad it so hard to lose a child... Congratulations on your win

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 9:05:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Yes it is the hardest thing that I have ever had to deal with. That includes my dad and my brother. Thank you for your kind comments.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/10/2016 6:31:00 PM

So many sad birthday poems and his one is very sad. Touching. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 6:38:00 PM

Thank you, Joyce. A bittersweet honor it is, I appreciate your amity and your time:) Peace

Jan Allison

Date: 2/10/2016 5:45:00 PM

Such a moving poem Daniel - you keep his memory alive with your birthday tribute. I have found these poems so touching some happy others so sad:-( Congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 5:47:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. It's like I told S1 the wounds heal but the scars are still tender. Thank you for stopping by again I'll be over later to read. I have a lot of reading to catch up on tonight.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/10/2016 5:24:00 PM

These birthday party stories are giving me a good cry. Im so sorry. Congrats though on your win. BG

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 5:34:00 PM

Thank you, Barbara for you condolences and thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 2/10/2016 5:19:00 PM

Congratulations on the placement of the contest Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 5:32:00 PM

Thank you, Nayda. It is a bittersweet honor.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2016 5:11:00 PM

oh my goodness this is so sad! I knew where it was going but was hoping it would not be true. Sorry for your loss, Daniel. This is a great poem to do for that kind of theme.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 5:31:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. It was a very emotional write for me and I thought some would think I was exploiting a sad situation Truth is. I remember his birthday every year. This year I wrote a poem instead.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2016 5:10:00 PM

Hi, Daniel, thanks for reading my latest poem. I am double earth, sun in virgo and moon in Taurus but Libra for my ascending sign. Air and earth fit me best. I have a teeny bit of Aries fire in me too! Let me read this poem now.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 5:29:00 PM

Thank you for replying to my comment.

Dineen Williams Gault

Date: 2/10/2016 10:22:00 AM

Oh my goodness, this was so beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 10:34:00 AM

It was thirty years ago, but remembered as if yesterday. Thank you for the kind words.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/10/2016 2:19:00 AM

Oh my, this brought tears to my eyes Daniel. You would be the kind of father any son could be proud of. I hope this gem tops the list. It is simply beautiful and very moving. I am sorry for your loss. Blessings, Connie

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/10/2016 4:42:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. I appreciate your support.