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Hindsight

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Sometimes I think, what might have been Some choice I made, once way back when A chance I took, to chase a star Not caring then, how long, how far Should I have stopped, went back to start At least went back and got my heart I've never been one. to stop midstream I risked it all, to pursue my dream I see what is and where I am Now I don't have a tinker's damn But in for a pound, in for a penny Hindsight's always twenty twenty Daniel Turner

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Bette Bavington

Date: 5/8/2020 1:05:00 PM

This is a good poem. It was nicely done. One I think a lot of people can relate to as we grow older.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/18/2020 8:50:00 AM

I really like this one Daniel! I hope you are well. xomo

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/19/2020 5:57:00 AM

Nice one. Next one for foresight please. Kind wishes, Kai

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/18/2020 10:39:00 AM

I big time RELATE. I love the phrasing and tone setting the feeling I dread. I wish I had no idea about these emotions but they surely tend to find us sometime in the fall of our life. A very human piece, Dan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Anna Hopper

Date: 3/8/2020 9:34:00 AM

Excellent!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/8/2020 11:50:00 AM

Thank you, Anna. Hoping you are well.

Craig Cornish

Date: 3/1/2020 12:51:00 PM

Hey, How come you get all the POTW! Just kidding, well deserved, A fun and thoughtful write.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2020 1:04:00 PM

I think there was some confusion with the POTW. Actually, "Moon Shadow" was poem of the week and some of the comments were sent to this poem. To the question, your guess is as good as mine. Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Craig. Stay safe!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/29/2020 1:17:00 PM

I can see clearly now. I give this a 20 20 out of 10. Well done.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/29/2020 8:39:00 PM

Thank you, Richard:)

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 2/27/2020 2:54:00 AM

Well deserving of poem of the week. An absolute delight to read.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you, Armand. Nice to see you again, hoping all is well with you.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/24/2020 2:25:00 AM

Congratulations on POTW my friend. I sure have trouble keeping up here there is so much to read and I hate missing out when life keeps me away from poetry. Bravo! xxoo

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Connie. Congratulations Grandma:)

Lin Lane

Date: 2/23/2020 9:50:00 AM

It's my turn to congratulate you on POTW, Danny. Those 'might've been" moments can tear us apart and wound our hearts. I was told that you received potw, and want to let you know that several comments meant for your poem are showing up on Victor's potw from last week. Ever the best to you!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/23/2020 10:39:00 AM

Thank you, Peaches. I had no idea:) I love old cliches. and my mama always say,"what's done is done" doesn't get any simpler than that:) Be well sweetie. I am always right here if you need me.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/22/2020 8:49:00 PM

I like the depth in imagery and tone in the first 2 stanzas, then frowned in the third when it seemed to me you poetically kicked your own #** negatively. I've missed you and have absolutely no reason why I haven't visited in so very long other than my general state of overwhelmingness making it harder and harder to click on in here with just a, 'hey, how ya doin'?' Where here I am with my truth which is absolutely certain I enjoyed your poem, too and also. HUGS, maybe back pats. Hi - CayCay

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/23/2020 9:43:00 AM

So you did. It is wonderful to see you again. A lot of miles since we last spoke. You OK? My email acct is on hold with some technical difficulties or I would drag you off to email.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 2/23/2020 9:30:00 AM

No, our 'silence' was all on me; I suffer with IDE, Inadequate Day Energy and it spilled into our 'sharing', made a heck of a puddle, didn't it? BUT, it's a new day in a new year and I made it here!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/22/2020 11:21:00 PM

Just telling it like it is. I thought perhaps the last time we spoke my breath must have stunk. Either that or I smelled a little gamey because it wasn't quite Saturday and I had not bathed. Nice to see you again, CayCay. lol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/22/2020 7:10:00 PM

a topic I have written of myself more than a few times. Oh, but to have a cyrstal ball!! Love this, Danny

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/22/2020 8:23:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. Hope you are having a top shelf weekend:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/21/2020 2:49:00 PM

This is great DT! I can see how many could relate to his. Well written. I hope you are well. Have a nice evening :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 3:07:00 PM

Hello there Sparky. thank you so much. I am well. How about yourself? Wonderful to see you. You have a great weekend")

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/21/2020 12:43:00 PM

Pretty profound for a country boy, good one DT...

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/26/2020 7:37:00 PM

How bout ice fishes?

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 1:02:00 PM

I get lucky every once in a while:) Nice to see you Charlie. I wish it would warm up so we could go fishin'.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/21/2020 11:55:00 AM

- Hindsight creates trouble in your mind ... forget it, Daniel :) - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 1:01:00 PM

Hello Sunshine:) Thank you, sweetie. It is always my pleasure when you drop by. Have a great weekend.

Alison Hodges

Date: 2/21/2020 10:05:00 AM

I really enjoyed this poem. I could feel it, and that always makes a poem good!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, Alison. Nice to see you again:)

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 2/20/2020 10:24:00 PM

Nice rhyming structure with a great message.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, Kurt. Hoping you are well:)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/20/2020 10:06:00 PM

G'day Daniel … hindsight can be anything, but of course particularly it is something we can learn from - nice poem Daniel - Lindsay

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2020 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. Great to see you again:)

Paul Schneiter

Date: 2/20/2020 9:58:00 PM

This is a ringing, poetic statement of truth. I enjoyed every line. Nice work. (BTW, I wrote a limerick titled "Hindsight." Perhaps you have seen it.). All the best.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2020 10:05:00 PM

Thank you, Paul:) I went and checked it out. Like i said, very revealing:)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/20/2020 4:06:00 PM

So true--hindsight is twenty twenty. Your poem speaks for many who chased a dream--well articulated, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2020 7:33:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. It is always my pleasure when you drop by:)

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/20/2020 3:43:00 PM

Beautifully penned, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2020 7:32:00 PM

Thank you Line. I appreciate your support:)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/20/2020 9:01:00 AM

Life can be a "B*$%@h especially if you take the wrong crossroad. "I wouldhavehad quite a bit more pennies if I only knew. But that is part of our lives, we learn from our mistakes, hoping we don't make them again because of poor judgement. Enjoyed reading my friend well said.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2020 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Can't relive a life already lived, that is for sure. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. Have a wonderful day:)