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A Hundred Springs

Some days I feel so damned old
Like my zest is starting to mold
Seems my feet are always cold
My golden years ran out of gold

I'm sitting here on this old swing
Watched the ending of another spring
The birds with their young under wing
The warm gulf winds start to sting

I remember swings used to be fun
We'd jump out and land on the run
All those years chasing the sun
Now those memories are called homespun

And all in the blink of an eye
Young goes to old on the fly
Shake my head and let out a sigh
As a hundred springs pass by 



   by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2017

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Lisa Ricci Date: 4/2/2023 7:20:00 AM Hello Daniel. Good Morning. Oh the harsh reality of it all. How can it be that at first we are 5 and then..... As you say in the blink of an eye. Let's hope that the memories on the porch are good ones. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Blessings always (smile) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 4/2/2023 7:25:00 AM Tank you, Lisa.I'd be a liar if I said they were all good but they are memories none the less. Always happy to see you my dear. Have a wonderful day:)

Lim'Rik Flats Date: 10/22/2017 8:55:00 AM A title to sigh for. Wry wit at its finest. Classic DT, IMO. What do "they" say? Age is but a number, live until you slumber? You may be feeling creaky of body, Daniel, but you sure are living loud in word! Laughter and liniment. ~ john Login to Reply

Funom Makama Date: 6/30/2017 10:00:00 AM This is fantastic, so fantastic. Coming to this page feels predestined because I feel so satisfied. Thanks for the wonderful share. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/7/2017 10:33:00 AM Thank you, Funom. I appreciate your kindness:)

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/29/2017 9:46:00 AM Oh, seems you were in a pensive mood while writing this, DT!! Beautiful poetry though:) when I get old, I'll remember this beauty and feel comforted:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/7/2017 10:33:00 AM Thank you, Jo. I hope when you get old, you won;t have to feel this way:)

Mark Hughes Date: 6/29/2017 5:24:00 AM Daniel, what a talented writer you are. From simple to sublime. It has taken me awhile to read through them. Some of my favorites I feel akin to, Within Her Heart, My Shoes. WOW!! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/29/2017 7:48:00 AM Thank you, Mark. I feel like I'm blushing. You flatter me so. It gives an old man something to do. I know that must have taken a long time. I hope a few of them made you smile:)

Akkina Downing Date: 6/28/2017 7:43:00 PM I love this. It's a reality express of life. Beautifully written, Danny :) xoxo Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/29/2017 7:40:00 AM Thank you, Kina. You are so sweet:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 6/27/2017 9:30:00 PM This is one sweet, sweet poem, Daniel. The introspective depth is so human. You expressed the nostalgia w/humor, wry irony and compassion. A perfect trifecta in my book. This goes up near the top of my fave list, and I got a really big list! Stellar poetry. Love always, bruh. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:15:00 PM Thank you, Freddie. I'm glad you liked it and sorry you can relate:) Life is way too short:(

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/27/2017 2:34:00 PM Danny, just thank God you are not to the age of 100 yet.I think you are younger than I am. If you are under 60, you are still a lucky devil! I LOVE this poem of yours by the way. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:14:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. No such thing as luck.

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 6/27/2017 8:09:00 AM I can relate as the big #60 closes in on me soon! Love the poem because its sprinkled with humor!~Che :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:13:00 PM It's the ONLY way to approach life, Mrs Cheryl:) Thank you for dropping in to read and comment:)

Carole Duet Date: 6/26/2017 6:15:00 PM Wow, Danny! Your poetry is always a delight, even when sad. You expressed so well the way so many of us feel when growing old. Where did the years go, huh? It really sneaks up on you. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:12:00 PM Yes they do, Carole. Thank you for the lovely visit. You always leave a smile:)

Joseph May Date: 6/26/2017 5:45:00 PM Time slips by so quickly...leaving us to reminisce...Nicely written Daniel Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:11:00 PM Thank you, Joseph. Where did it go?

Lim'Rik Flats Date: 6/26/2017 3:28:00 PM This sings like sweet tea on a hot four'da July and fits the soul like a well-worn favorite glove. Keep spinning Daniel, I'll keep sighing... long as we can anyways! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:11:00 PM I hear ya' John. "as the trees and sunsets blend, we watch at summer's end" Glad you dropped by:)

Dan Cwiak Date: 6/26/2017 10:23:00 AM What is there to say other than what has been said below? This is one of those subtle and on purpose rhymes, that the true meaning can only be read between the lines. Great Job, Dan! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:09:00 PM Thank you, Dan. I appreciate your support. Nice to see you:)

Arthur Vaso Date: 6/25/2017 10:01:00 PM I dont always comment, but poems I like I often come back and read more than once, this is one of them! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/26/2017 8:48:00 AM It's OK Arthur. I won't charge you anything. I appreciate your kindness.

Eve Roper Date: 6/25/2017 7:11:00 PM this is such a nice write in recalling past experiences.. so fun ~* Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/26/2017 8:47:00 AM Thank you, Mrs Eve. Hoping you are well:)

John Hamilton Date: 6/25/2017 6:13:00 PM I love it when you reminisce Danny, the old days bring some great memories...and not so great, I think we just have to enjoy the here and now, even with the pains of life, life is still good! Thanks for being you! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/26/2017 8:47:00 AM Thank you John. I appreciate your kindness:)

Heidi Sands Date: 6/25/2017 5:28:00 PM I like this honest spoken poem Daniel. And love how you ended it. Enjoy that nice swing :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/26/2017 8:46:00 AM Thank you, Heidi:)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/25/2017 4:57:00 PM Dearest Daniel, first of all let me THANK YOU for informing me of my poem " CONFRONTING OLD AGE" was honored as POTW. It was so kind of you for if you had not done so I would still ignore this fact! My friend, as you already know, we the old people are better off than the young because we are a reality of life while the young are just a possibility of it! Loved your delightful poem with its deep meanings! Enjoyed it! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 5:05:00 PM Thank you, Demetrios. You deserved it my friend. Stop by anytime. You're always an honored guest:)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/25/2017 2:05:00 PM - Relax my friend :) - An aging brain can take in more information and have a better focus on attention - Besides, getting older is both more peaceful and calmer than in youth - A lovely and honest poem, Daniel :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:23:00 PM Thank you, Anne Lise You are so optimistic:) Now, if I just convince my bones. Lol

Janice Canerdy Date: 6/25/2017 1:44:00 PM Daniel, once again you've written one that REALLY resonates with me. My new favorite! Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:22:00 PM Thank you Mrs Janice. They were some pretty hard times but I sure do miss them:(

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 6/25/2017 12:49:00 PM Great one, Daniel. Very well written. I love the title and the repetition of it. We seem to think and write about the same thing, age. Smile. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:17:00 PM I don't know about you, Mrs Janis but my body keeps reminding me. Thank you for the lovely visit:)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/25/2017 12:29:00 PM Saved as fave! Enjoyed! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:16:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Kim. You're sweet:)

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/25/2017 12:06:00 PM how languid is your musing... you are as young as you feel, daniel... well done and huggs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:15:00 PM Thank you, nette. Some days I feel pretty old.

Mike Hauser Date: 6/25/2017 11:30:00 AM I feel your pain! Wonderful write my friend! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 3:15:00 PM Thank you, Mike:)

Supraja Kannan Date: 6/25/2017 9:46:00 AM Lovely poem Daniel... So beautifully expressed... Loved the last verse... So nice... I like that pic... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2017 9:55:00 AM Thank you, Supraja. It is always so nice when you visit:)

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