My Wish

I wish I was a mountain With a bold gray granite face My only tears a waterfall That magnifies my grace Each passing cloud, a misty shroud Which adds to my mystique Majestically, I'd wear a crown Of jagged snow-capped peaks Adorned with trees of all species A wildlife sanctuary My slopes I'd share with deer and bear The bald eagle our emissary With the wisdom of a billion years I'd gained through flood and drought We'd live in peace and harmony That humans live without by Daniel Turner

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Deborah Olson

Date: 9/30/2023 1:29:00 AM

This is such a good poem .. It strikes the point of relation most perfectly..

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/30/2023 6:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Deborah. Nice to see you. Hoping you are well:)

Valsa George

Date: 4/26/2023 5:51:00 AM

Enjoyed the punch in the last lines. Altogether a beautiful poem on the majesty of being a mountain.

Marikate Kingston

Date: 4/16/2023 2:39:00 PM

So very true, so moving Daniel. I would love to travel to another part of the world and experience interesting things in nature. I'm sure an archeologist would especially enjoy your poem, as I did. "majestic and mystique" so perfectly descriptive of your poem's theme. It is sad to me.. that cutting down a huge tree... can be like losing years.. of history. A well loved poem, that I appreciated being able to read.

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/16/2023 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Marikate. Cutting down trees is like killing an animal on the endangered species list. They are about the only thing there is that cleans our air. I appreciate your kind comments and support..

Michelle Morris

Date: 4/5/2023 3:40:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this incredibly beautiful poem. It's a joy to experience. Nature is fantastic. Blessings and best wishes. :-)

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/5/2023 3:52:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle. I've been reading yours , I thought I'd share one with you. Yes, nature is fantastic. Be well young lady:)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/23/2023 9:13:00 AM

I love nature Daniel and you have turned this mountain into a true sanctuary in all its glorious wonder! A gem I'm glad I found. Thank you!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/23/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Alice:) I appreciate your kind comments and your support. Great to see you again. Be well my friend.

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/11/2023 1:42:00 PM

Mountains are commonly referred to as Majestic, touching the horizon standing tall aiming high…. You gave it a face, a character and pride of a human, with your usual monumental, no pun intended, punch - a granite mountain rising over flaws of a man! Great statue of a poem, Daniel!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/11/2023 2:10:00 PM

Thank you, Maggie. i don't have much faith in mankind but I do have faith in nature. "Don't (dirty word) with Mother Nature!" Humans are too greedy and too arrogant to learn. Great too see you again:)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/10/2021 4:48:00 AM

Hello Daniel, I came back to read this poem. Now my fav. Enjoy your day my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/25/2021 11:13:00 AM

WOW!!! What a story/write. "I Love It" Can I be a mountain???? I would love to wear a crown of snow. Have a blessed day......................

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2021 11:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula. I suppose anything is possible with a little imagination:)Wonderful to see you again.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/10/2021 9:13:00 AM

Hi Daniel, Wow, a very poignant piece; it truly fits into what is going on in our country now. The human condition needs to take more stock in how nature and the natural world around us thrives in calm, truth and peace. A beautiful write. Take Care, Paulette

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/20/2021 4:04:00 PM

Beautiful cry out for peace ~ splendid imagery and flow. So glad to see this wonderful poem in the pages of the 2020 PS Anthology.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 10/11/2020 6:12:00 AM

Awesome... Beautiful Imagery... Well done sir,

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/1/2020 4:16:00 PM

This is a unique poem. Great example of what if. I can do without crying, myself. Unless, it's the way you put it in your poem. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Angie

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 10:16:00 PM

Thank you, Angela. Don't you think a mountain with a waterfall looks a little more majestic and exciting? I suppose it's all a matter of opinion. i appreciate your kindness and hope you are well.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/27/2020 9:45:00 PM

An awesome poem, Daniel. So beautifully written. "Wisdom of a billion years", if only we understood.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 9:58:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. I don't think it's so much we don't understand. Man has discovered there is more profit in destroying our planet than there is in saving it. However I suspect that long after we humans are gone, the mountains, the oceans and the wildlife will still be here. Cleaning up the mess we left.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/22/2020 7:39:00 PM

Daniel! What a superb piece. FAV... Pangie xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/22/2020 9:29:00 PM

Thank you, Panagiota. I am glad you like it. Hoping you and yours are well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2020 3:10:00 PM

my goodness how did I miss THIS one. FAVE

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/20/2020 3:24:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I guess I slipped one by you. Hey, you can't read them all. Hoping you and yours are well

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/14/2020 11:48:00 AM

Hello Daniel Turner, oh what a fantastic poem. You made me feel like I was there. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/15/2020 11:53:00 AM

Hello Daniel how are you doing? I hope you are keeping well. Yes I like this poem. You be safe also. Enjoy your day my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/14/2020 11:53:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it:) be safe!

Anna Hopper

Date: 9/12/2020 10:04:00 AM

This is so beautiful! Truly incredible!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2020 1:07:00 PM

Thank you Anna. If you are like me, then you are fed up with our country's current situation. I appreciate your kindness. I hope you and yours are well.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 9/11/2020 2:24:00 PM

Beeeeeeeeeeeeau-tif-lyyyyyyyyy writen, makes me want to carve it on a rock somewhere

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/11/2020 6:20:00 PM

Thank you Jerry. However, I am sure the rock is more beautiful than a few words. So nice to see you again. I could have sworn I sent you a SM checking up on you but maybe not. I am getting older and my memory tends to play cruel tricks on me. I hope you and yours are well.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/5/2020 3:21:00 PM

Daniel, I came here from Wayne's blog and glad for it. Though it's rare for me to read them and rarer to reply. Can a poem move mountains? Can a blog bring on change? There is wonderful stuff in both. -Richard

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/5/2020 5:17:00 PM

Thank you Richard. We can only hope. You are always a welcome guest. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Gary Radice

Date: 9/4/2020 2:17:00 PM

An excellent poem worthy of the summit.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/4/2020 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Gary. I appreciate your kindness. i hope you and yours are well.

Bette Bavington

Date: 9/2/2020 7:28:00 PM

In this day and time we need peace from the ugliness. To get it through nature is a marvelous way to repair ourselves. I get it as often as I can.lovely poem.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/3/2020 2:57:00 PM

Thank you, Bette. When I am alone with nature, only then do i find true peace. Wonderful to see you again sweet lady.

Judy Ball

Date: 9/2/2020 2:30:00 PM

WoW! Love this one. Going into my faves. Exceptional piece. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/2/2020 2:37:00 PM

Thank you, Judy. Wonderful to see you again. i hope all is well with you and yours.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/2/2020 1:10:00 PM

Danny, you certainly haven't lost your touch. This is a masterpiece! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/2/2020 1:21:00 PM

Hello pretty lady. Thank you I appreciate the flowers. I hope you haven't washed away with all of this rain and i pray you are well:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/30/2020 11:02:00 AM

The best poem I've read all day, course I've only read three but tis the best. Your the best old friend, keep writing its good for your soul...

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/30/2020 1:26:00 PM

Thanks Charlie. How are you doing? Are you up and about? Out chasin' wild women again? I know you are taking care of yourself. Great to see you again, old friend.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/30/2020 6:25:00 AM

Living as one with nature has a lot of positives on offer, Danny. A delightful poem with metaphoric charm. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/30/2020 1:24:00 PM

Thank you, Paul Glad to see you. Hope all is well with you.