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A Quick Look

From the mountaintop, we look behind Rivers crossed, the gradual incline Obstacles seen clearly, paths not taken Hills and valleys, opportunities forsaken Winding paths, in all directions Coming together, in retrospection For a moment in time, take one last peek It's down the backside, golden dreams we seek Obstacles ahead, challenging no less From a better perspective, looking down from the crest Our future prepared, by yesterday's dares As the sun slowly sets, shadows replace glares. an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Tim Smith

Date: 8/7/2016 10:30:00 PM

This is a great write DT...I really like when you write like this...straight from your soul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 2/8/2016 12:23:00 AM

Nicely done...Beautiful

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/8/2016 5:38:00 AM

Thank you my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Peace.

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 2/6/2016 7:54:00 AM

Nicely penned gem philosophically.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/6/2016 7:57:00 AM

Thank you, Iris. The beauty of your comment is only overshadowed by the beauty of your mind.

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/6/2016 7:17:00 AM

I like this introspective poem, Daniel. Metaphorical and imaginative, you write with wisdom and deeper understanding of the roads taken. Best to you!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/6/2016 7:29:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. It seems as the road narrows, it gets a little brighter. Your comments are always so inspiring and tasteful. Your eloquence and elegance are surpassed by few.

Jeannie Cronin

Date: 2/6/2016 2:00:00 AM

You have a beautiful mind Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/6/2016 7:22:00 AM

Thank you, Dear Jeannie. I think, in my case, lucidity comes with age. One's perspective seems to clear a little.

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/5/2016 9:38:00 PM

One must always look back to understand their journey, not to live in the past but to think of it as a sense of satisfaction for the many hurdles we all have crossed.As for what you asked nette/ for me I would leave it as it is

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/5/2016 9:46:00 PM

Thank you, Frederic. It can be daunting to get advice or constructive criticism. I appreciate the answer. At this stage of my life, the best is in the rear view so I will continue to reflect. And look ahead so as I don't collide with bad memories.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/5/2016 7:12:00 PM

Much truth in these words and nicely penned. Personally I don't look back often on my life; it's pointless. I look to each new day and see what I can do with it. Thank you for your very kind and flattering words. / M

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/5/2016 7:20:00 PM

Thank you, Maurice for your support, time and comments. Life is like a vacation, when you get back home you tell everybody about it.:)

Gail Underwood

Date: 2/5/2016 12:42:00 PM

A deep meaningful poem Daniel i like it

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/5/2016 12:52:00 PM

Thank you, Gail. A little philosophical but that's the way I see it. I really appreciate you taking time to read and comment, as I value both.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/5/2016 12:04:00 PM

languid diction makes this work a spectacular one, daniel.. huggs

Nette Onclaud
Date: 2/6/2016 1:33:00 AM

ohh, go with your instinct... this is fine!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/5/2016 12:13:00 PM

Thank you, nette. When i wrote it, I wrote it in phrases and was going to post it like that but I changed my mind. It was written to be read slowly. Do you think it needs to be broken down?