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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

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Lisa Ricci April 2, 2023 at 7:20 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) Daniel Turner April 2, 2023 at 7:25 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 October 22, 2017 at 8:55 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

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

Joanna Daniel June 29, 2017 at 9:46 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:) Daniel Turner July 7, 2017 at 10:33 AM Thank you, Jo. I hope when you get old, you won;t have to feel this way:)

Mark Hughes June 29, 2017 at 5:24 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!! Daniel Turner June 29, 2017 at 7:48 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 June 28, 2017 at 7:43 PM I love this. It's a reality express of life. Beautifully written, Danny :) xoxo Daniel Turner June 29, 2017 at 7:40 AM Thank you, Kina. You are so sweet:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 27, 2017 at 9:30 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. Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 1:15 PM Thank you, Freddie. I'm glad you liked it and sorry you can relate:) Life is way too short:(

Andrea Dietrich June 27, 2017 at 2:34 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. Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 1:14 PM Thank you, Andrea. No such thing as luck.

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

Carole Duet June 26, 2017 at 6:15 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. Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 1:12 PM Yes they do, Carole. Thank you for the lovely visit. You always leave a smile:)

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

Lim'Rik Flats June 26, 2017 at 3:28 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! Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 1:11 PM I hear ya' John. "as the trees and sunsets blend, we watch at summer's end" Glad you dropped by:)

Dan Cwiak June 26, 2017 at 10:23 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! Daniel Turner June 28, 2017 at 1:09 PM Thank you, Dan. I appreciate your support. Nice to see you:)

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

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

John Hamilton June 25, 2017 at 6:13 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! Daniel Turner June 26, 2017 at 8:47 AM Thank you John. I appreciate your kindness:)

Heidi Sands June 25, 2017 at 5:28 PM I like this honest spoken poem Daniel. And love how you ended it. Enjoy that nice swing :) Daniel Turner June 26, 2017 at 8:46 AM Thank you, Heidi:)

Demetrios Trifiatis June 25, 2017 at 4:57 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! Daniel Turner June 25, 2017 at 5:05 PM Thank you, Demetrios. You deserved it my friend. Stop by anytime. You're always an honored guest:)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2017 at 2:05 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 :) Daniel Turner June 25, 2017 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Anne Lise You are so optimistic:) Now, if I just convince my bones. Lol

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

Janis Medders Tobechi June 25, 2017 at 12:49 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. Daniel Turner June 25, 2017 at 3:17 PM I don't know about you, Mrs Janis but my body keeps reminding me. Thank you for the lovely visit:)

Kim Rodrigues June 25, 2017 at 12:29 PM Saved as fave! Enjoyed! Daniel Turner June 25, 2017 at 3:16 PM Thank you, Mrs Kim. You're sweet:)

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

Mike Hauser June 25, 2017 at 11:30 AM I feel your pain! Wonderful write my friend! Daniel Turner June 25, 2017 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Mike:)

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

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