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Past Present Future

With my years stretched out behind me Some mud puddles still remain There are bridges still standing proudly Though a few have large rust stains The quicksand of time has swallowed Good times and bad times alike But the road that I have followed Is lit well by the seeds of life I didn't always make the right choices My life's been a con man's shell game There were always dissenting voices Not once did my head hang in shame Occasionally I tripped on my heart As you all are aware love is blind But I got up and made a new start Moving forward not looking behind Taught values have guided me this far I've bent double but never been broken My wounds have all healed and scarred Each one is a treasured token There is still room left in the chest For a few more treasured memories I have vowed to myself, make the best Of the journey stretched out before me an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/5/2016 7:29:00 PM

you don't like poemdog? heehee

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 7:52:00 PM

I don't mind. I like it, it's just that people who consider me their friend usually call me Danny or DT. Nobody knows who poemdog is on the outside world. YET!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/5/2016 6:25:00 PM

A nice revisit of your past and your hope for treasured moments of the future. I like this, poemdog!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. You may call me DT if you like. I appreciate your kind visits of support and encouragement. You are always so happy and looking at your smiling face makes me happy. Peace to you and your family:)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/5/2016 12:29:00 PM

Very beautiful look at your life, Daniel. My favorite line is about the wounds and scars being treasured tokens. Never thought of it that way, but...had there not been deep love...there would not have been a scar to testify of it. As the saying goes..."It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Thanks for visiting my Vincent poem. So thoughtful of you. I have posted a response. Blessings.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 12:53:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments. Usually when someone points me in the direction for knowledge I go to see if can learn something new. Besides it's VINCENT! You are a treasure. I appreciate your kindness and enjoy your visits. Peace dear lady:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/5/2016 10:22:00 AM

beautiful journey to ine's destination.. we fall, we rise!.. wonderful, daniel..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, nette. I always enjoy your visits, I wish I could offer you some coffee? Have a beautiful day. Peace lovely lady:)

Howard Tunick

Date: 3/5/2016 10:14:00 AM

So much behind So much ahead So very nicely summed up.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 10:18:00 AM

Thank you, Howard I really appreciate your kind visits and comments. Peace my friend:)

Jean Murray

Date: 3/5/2016 8:53:00 AM

This is beautiful.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 9:47:00 AM

Thank you dear Jean, as are you. You have a beautiful heart. Peace to you my dear and God Bless:)

Susan Palli

Date: 3/5/2016 7:29:00 AM

Excellent! I can relate. Much talent you have.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Susan . I suppose life is the same for us all.The only difference is some make the best of it and others don't. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such kind comments. Peace dear friend:)