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I Slipped On a Teardrop

I slipped on a teardrop Landed in a tragedy People with twisted minds On random killing sprees No legitimate reason Fueled by ignorant hate Politicians turning their heads Letting guns proliferate Unspeakable heinous acts Leaving a trail of grief Justifying murder For a radicalized belief But selling assault rifles And other weapons of war Doesn't make anyone safer It only guarantees more I slipped on a teardrop Fell into a river of tears With an endless armada of bodies Exacerbating fear an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/26/2017 7:55:00 PM

This is great poetry, Daniel! Your ability to vicariously make the reader see/feel the pain and horror is amazing. You wield a golden pen my friend. Your voice, I love hearing in an insane world. This poem is deeply moving, it is a special kind of poem. Very rare. Love always.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 6/26/2017 7:58:00 PM

Btw ... You pen wonderful titles. That is one of my keys to interest me to read a poem, having an interesting title. Much love, bro.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/26/2016 7:41:00 AM

Congrats! on win Daniel...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2016 8:40:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Have a blessed day!

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/25/2016 2:23:00 PM

Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/25/2016 4:01:00 PM

Thank you BL. Your kindness is never taken for granted. I appreciate your friendship.

Skat A

Date: 6/25/2016 1:42:00 PM

Daniel, awesome to read your winning poem. Skat

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/25/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thank you SKAT, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot to me.

Cindi Rockwell

Date: 6/25/2016 10:01:00 AM

Excellent write and oh, so right! Thank you for entering my contest and sharing your art!

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/25/2016 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Cindi for letting me participate and then for the recognition of this important subject.

Jean Murray

Date: 6/22/2016 7:18:00 PM

I hear the gun reform law was shot down Daniel.ked

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/22/2016 7:51:00 PM

Yes, it is a very sore spot with me. We supposedly live in a democratic society and the majority of the citizens want gun reform but the gun lobbyist have too much money. Senators are obviously a dime a dozen.

Meenakshi Raina

Date: 6/20/2016 11:51:00 PM

I liked the way you slipped on a tear drop and wrote this wonderful write....good luck in the contest...

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2016 7:14:00 AM

Thank you Meenakshi. I love my country but not so much politicians. Too corrupt. I appreciate your support and friendly visits.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 6/20/2016 6:13:00 PM

A good version of slipping on a teardrop x

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/20/2016 7:10:00 PM

Thank you Wendy. I appreciate the friendly visit and the kind comments.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/19/2016 9:01:00 PM

Precise with deep thought. Good composition, Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/19/2016 10:01:00 PM

Thank you Anisha. I appreciate your support.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/19/2016 8:27:00 PM

Concise and meaningful--a 7, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/19/2016 8:37:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. I appreciate your support.

John Hamilton

Date: 6/19/2016 12:32:00 PM

"Fell into a river of tears" love that line! So well written, more tears will fall before this world gets better! Thanks for your thoughtful write.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/19/2016 12:47:00 PM

Thank you for your supporting comments and your friendly visits. I'm afraid you are right, more tears will fall.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/19/2016 9:07:00 AM

- Weapons are a tool for cowards ..... poor use of power - very well written, Daniel - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/19/2016 9:37:00 AM

Thank you A-L for your support. Haven't spoken for a while. I hope you are well.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2016 8:35:00 AM

Shows how ugly our beautiful world has turned out to be because of senseless human actions. Well expressed, Daniel:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/19/2016 8:38:00 AM

It is truly sad. Obviously, I am an advocate for responsible gun legislation. Thank you for your time and your comment.