Daniel Turner Poet Quatrain

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A Lovely Little Daydream

I'm drifting along in a boat
In the shade of bald cypress trees
They're covered in gray Spanish moss
Hanging down to their cypress knees

With the swipe of a catfish tail
As he lunges to grab a snack
His splash breaks the afternoon silence
Minnows flee from the hungry attack

Turtles are sunning on an old fallen tree
Bullfrogs croaking for rain 
The echoing cries of a lonely loon
As he pauses between refrains

At times escaping into nature
When life gets too extreme
I go back to the days of a country boy
To a boat, on a creek, in a dream


    January 14 2017
   by Daniel Turner

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 27, 2017 at 1:24 PM As I read your poem I can see all these actions happening. This is a beautiful day dream. I see myself in it.It is peaceful.Being by the water is peaceful. I miss the water. I enjoyed this poem.

Carole Duet January 26, 2017 at 11:31 AM I love this, Daniel. So peaceful....and I see you must have won a contest. And, I can see why. So, congrats to you too. Carole

Sunita U.D Palawon January 22, 2017 at 11:24 AM Congrats on such a beautiful day dream you carried us along here. Well penned Daniel. Keep it up. :)

Eve Roper January 21, 2017 at 9:25 PM Back to congratulate you on your win Hugs

Probir Gupta January 21, 2017 at 10:55 AM Congratulations on your win ... a beautiful poem ...

Joseph May January 21, 2017 at 8:50 AM Congrats on your win Daniel

Afzal Nusker January 21, 2017 at 6:31 AM Quite a serene daydream. Congrats on your win, Daniel.

John Lawless January 21, 2017 at 6:28 AM at present this is still a daydream....until the temps warm and the ice melts and then......me, the turtles, frogs, muskrats, bass and my kayak.....alone....to dream. This is a picturesque taunt Daniel.

Connie Marcum Wong January 19, 2017 at 4:30 AM I could read poetry like this for hours on end...I hope this beauty will appear in a book. I am faving it. My emotions were stirred Daniel. I hope you return soon. You soar like an eagle, glide like a swan, run like a cheetah, you are a shape shifter! Hugs, Connie ; ) 7+

Red Fiery January 19, 2017 at 4:00 AM Hello Daniel ! What a lovely write ! I enjoyed reading this wonderful quatrian ..I hope to come back and read more of your poems. 7/7 for this and hugs ~ Red `

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM Now that was a lovely little daydream, Daniel. I'm down for that boat ride on the quiet tide. Cool and relaxing poem, my friend. Outstanding imagery, well expressed. Love and joy to you always.

Lim'Rik Flats January 18, 2017 at 8:52 AM Thanks for a lovely tour this morning Daniel. As long as you promise the gators would behave I'd love to ride along! Cheers ~ john

Joanna Daniel January 18, 2017 at 7:57 AM A beautiful dream, Daniel:) you took me there with your captivating words:) a 7:)

Wendy Rycroft January 17, 2017 at 11:20 PM A lovely daydream with good chosen wordso x Wendy Rycroft January 17, 2017 at 11:21 PM Words xxxxx

Nette Onclaud January 17, 2017 at 1:12 PM a pipe dream wrapped in beautiful artwords, daniel..hugggs

Sandra Haight January 16, 2017 at 6:50 PM Such a beautiful, nostalgic daydream, Daniel, imaged so well in this tranquil poem. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Sandra

Judy Ball January 16, 2017 at 12:29 PM Beautiful Daniel. Reminds me of my days as a young girl growing up in Florida. I'm a nature lover too and those were my happiest times. Great job. A big seven from me. God Bless, JB

Chris Green January 16, 2017 at 9:56 AM This is so comforting and beautifully written Daniel. This is definitely a wonderful daydream. Thank you for inviting us along.

Sara Kendrick January 15, 2017 at 12:23 PM Ahh!! Enjoyed reading this one..I wish that I could not have thought about mosquitoes and red bugs though in that setting I think they would be there..Maybe I need to take DEET in my daydream with me..LOL..It has good flow and rhyme..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 12:32 PM Very few mosquitoes in the heat of the day, even in the shade:) Thanks for the giggle, Mrs Sara. I'd bet you have been on a few creek banks. Maybe even been fishing a time or two:)

Winged Warrior January 15, 2017 at 9:31 AM Thank god your a country boy...reminds me of Tom Sawyer...very well displayed Daniel...god bless...^WW^ Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 10:46 AM You know John, my childhood was a lot like Tom Sawyer in many ways. Great book and I love Mark Twain:) Thanks for friendly visits.

Charlie Smith January 15, 2017 at 9:01 AM What a lovely little bit of peace you've found DT, congratulations my friend... Charlie Smith January 15, 2017 at 7:51 PM I'll bring the single malt and the cigars and we can tell lies and lislten to Lyle lovitt till sunrise or we run out of whiskey or lies,,, Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 9:04 AM Thanks Charlie. You're welcome to join me anytime, my friend. Might even drown a few crickets:)

Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2017 at 6:50 AM - It's so wonderful with dreams ... lovely poem, Daniel - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 8:22 AM Yes it is:) Thank you Anne Lise.

Supraja Kannan January 15, 2017 at 3:45 AM Great one for the contest.... A sweet day dream... Reads like a winner... Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 8:21 AM Thank you, Supraja:)

Alexis Y. January 14, 2017 at 9:56 PM Hi Daniel, You have painted a lovely scene. I enjoyed the dream and the imagery is amazing. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you Alexis:)

Eve Roper January 14, 2017 at 9:39 PM the imagery is wonderful it's like I'm watching the movements of the day... Our childhood dreams do give us a sense of peace. Hugs Eve Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you, Mrs Eve.. Wonderful to see you:)

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