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The Magic Fountain

There is a fountain in our city square It gives the place a little added flair What makes it special is it's magic powers It's good at changing minutes into hours It also gives the best rate of exchange There you can buy a wish for pocket change By day, the children buy their fairy tales By night, it puts the wind in dreamers' sails It has the power to pull tourists in I've seen it change a frown into a grin Another power is relieving stress By leaving goose bumps with it's cool caress Yet even knowing wishes can't be bought Folks toss their coins without a second thought A penny for a wish, it just sounds fair Perhaps they feel the magic in the air. by Daniel Turner

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Thompson Emate

Date: 3/1/2023 10:10:00 PM

A nice poem with a rhythmic flow.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/2/2023 5:10:00 AM

Thank you, Thompson. I am glad you enjoyed it:)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/23/2021 12:12:00 PM

I had almost forgotten throwing pennies into a fountain and making a wish. This is a really awesome poem, stirring memories of dreams, wishes and the coolness of a fountain!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/15/2021 12:45:00 PM

Hello Daniel, I remember throwing a penny into a fountain and making a wish Yes I believed that my wish would come true. Enjoy your day my friend.

David Scott

Date: 6/14/2021 5:40:00 PM

Nice poem dont know about wishes think you make your own luck l was saw homless guy in the foutain pickig up all the coins

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/3/2021 6:10:00 AM

Thinking over what striking thing I have noticed recently. Blessings

Shreya Ln

Date: 6/1/2021 4:50:00 AM

This poem put a smile on my face :)

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 5/31/2021 4:18:00 AM

Came to check what you wanted for contest. Enjoyed reading your poem. Very descriptive. Read your quotes. Awesome.

Constance La France

Date: 5/29/2021 3:08:00 PM

Daniel, beautiful poem and great example for your contest, hope I can write you a poem worthy, peace _Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/19/2021 3:25:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Thinking that wishes can come true is magical in itself and sometimes they do if we put action on our part into the wish. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

White Wolf

Date: 5/13/2021 9:35:00 PM

Its magic is felt everywhere. Love this one, matey. Good luck bro

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/14/2021 5:02:00 PM

Thanks Budgie, I appreciate you stopping by. Hope all is well with you:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2021 1:54:00 PM

yes, you chose a great model poem for your contest!! I remember this one very from just the other day.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 2:59:00 PM

Well, at least it's a place to start. i expect a lot better than this one.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/13/2021 8:22:00 AM

Trevi fountain, Rome?

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 8:24:00 AM

LOL Not hardly. However, if that is where it takes you, why not? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a smile, US I hope your day is a good one:)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/11/2021 2:20:00 PM

Such a lovely penned piece Daniel, I do love a fountain there's something magical about it. This has lovely rhyme and flow with good insight too. Blessings always,Gordon

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/12/2021 11:44:00 AM

Thank you, Gordon. We see what we want to see:) Always a pleasure when you drop by. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/11/2021 1:04:00 PM

I enjoy this poem DT. A special place, you describe so well :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/12/2021 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Nice to see you again. Hoping all is well with you:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/11/2021 11:57:00 AM

I love this whimsical piece Daniel. Kids of all ages love to toss in coins in a fountain or a wishing well. I don’t think we ever grow old enough to not enjoy it. It should do well in the contest. Blessings Connie xxoo

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/12/2021 11:43:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Sometimes is good to act like a kid again:) Great to see you as always. Hoping you are well:)

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 5/11/2021 6:18:00 AM

They abandoned the penny here in Canada many years ago but the magic of fountains still applies. Well said.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/11/2021 6:15:00 PM

Thank you, DW. They have been toying with that idea here in the states for a long time, yet we still have the penny. Nice of you to stop by to read and comment. Hoping you are well:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/10/2021 11:51:00 PM

The magic is in the way you bring it out, DT:) great write:) by God's grace, I am safe:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/11/2021 5:00:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/10/2021 4:59:00 PM

I just love this. So adorable! God bless you dear friend. Love, Gina

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Gina. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. I hope all is well with you sweet lady:)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/10/2021 4:09:00 PM

I love this poem, Daniel. You really brought out the magic of a fountain. Wondrous. A FAVE for me. Thanks, gw

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. Your continuous support is humbling, to say the least. I appreciate your kindness my friend:)

Tracey Cooke

Date: 5/10/2021 11:27:00 AM

For a moment I was in the square, standing in front of the fountain, with a coin in my hand....wishing....what a beautiful poem ! : -)

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 11:34:00 AM

Thank you, Tracy. So nice of you to stop by. I appreciate your kind comments and support. Be well young lady:)

Margarita Lillico

Date: 5/10/2021 8:54:00 AM

I stand with ovation by falling silent!!! Genuinely planning to follow you:) M.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 11:13:00 AM

Thank you Margarita. I'm honored:) I most certainly appreciate your kindness and support. have a great day:)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/10/2021 8:43:00 AM

From a mad fountain lover, especially with lights. Wonderfully versed.... Panagiota xxx

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Pangie. Great to see you today:)

Joseph May

Date: 5/10/2021 5:45:00 AM

You bring enchantment to the fountain beautifully Daniel, GL in the Contest..

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 6:34:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. I will need all the luck I can get. I have read some amazing poem for this contest. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Great to see you:)

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/10/2021 2:15:00 AM

Penny for their thoughts standing silently at the fountain, what a great entry for such a thought provoking contest, best of luck cheers David

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 5:36:00 AM

Thank you, David. I appreciate your support and your time. I hope you had a great weekend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/10/2021 1:51:00 AM

Oh to find such magic fountain. But we have to do with fantasy.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/10/2021 5:35:00 AM

It's all a matter of looking, Victor. We see what we want to see. Thank you for dropping by old friend. I hope you had a great weekend.