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And Then It Stopped

There once was a time Though it's hard to believe A superhero, of a kind Could be someone like me Every language or letter I could fluently speak Make everything better With exaggerated feats Like kill giant spiders With the swipe of one hand Make night dreams quieter Chasing off, the boogie man I could enter the mind Inciting imagination Simply sit side by side Causing total elation I could hold the world With my strength in one arm Make it sleep, as I swirled No need for alarm It was rather abrupt It all came to a stop My children grew up Now I'm just Pop. by Daniel Turner

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/29/2018 2:12:00 AM

Naw, once a child, always a child, Pop.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2018 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, Kai. I miss my children being young. We had so many laughs together and they were always right under my feet, whenever I was around. I was a truck driver. It really was sad when they grew up and left home. I still don't think I have gotten over it.

Lynn Marie

Date: 9/16/2017 3:24:00 AM

'Dad's' are the best! I adore your wonderful poem and your message is beautiful. Terrific ending, superb writing Daniel. a joy to read:)

Hannah Borke

Date: 7/12/2017 3:40:00 PM

I was aware while they were still young that I'd miss it, and conscientiously relished the moments. It was fleeting regardless. How I miss it!

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/12/2017 4:01:00 PM

Me too, Hannah:( Thank you for the lovely visit:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2017 3:03:00 PM

I was surprised not to see this on the winner list. Such a wonderful message it had.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/12/2017 3:12:00 PM

Another in my long list of NA's. lol

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/11/2017 1:04:00 PM

Simply beautiful, beautiful poem, Daniel. Nuff said. Love always.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/12/2017 3:12:00 PM

Thank you, Freddie:)

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/8/2017 12:10:00 PM

A winner my friend!!! GREAT!!! Love the ending!

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/8/2017 12:34:00 PM

Thank you, Jack:) Nice to see you:)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/7/2017 10:39:00 PM

Oh now this is so beautiful, I loved how you weaved this poem.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/8/2017 12:33:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur:)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2017 12:50:00 PM

Awwwww....you are still a hero, I'm sure. :) I see my dad's frailties, but he's still a hero to me. Loved this this piece, dear. Very great take on the theme for the contest. Hugs

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/8/2017 12:33:00 PM

Thank you, Eileen:) I kind liked being a superhero:)

Sharon Gulley

Date: 7/7/2017 9:23:00 AM

I love this one Daniel. Tells so many beautiful little stories all rolled up into one. A favorite for me. Dad's are awesome. : )

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:07:00 AM

Thank you Sharon. Those were the best years of my life. If I think about them too long, I'll get a little watery eyed. I miss those days:(

Alfred Berggren

Date: 7/6/2017 10:06:00 PM

Nice poem with a twist ending - love it. I gues it's like that for all dads.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Alfred. If it's not, it should be:)

Old Man Emu

Date: 7/5/2017 1:22:00 PM

Nice job Daniel, enjoyed the easy flow of this poem. All the best. Craig

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Craig:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/5/2017 12:32:00 AM

My goodness, where is my comment. Oh, did I see this one elsewhere ? I bet that's it. I REALLY really like this one. It's one of the cleverest of this category!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:05:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Sometimes I post my poems on both sites:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/5/2017 12:32:00 AM

I'm going to Graceland.YAYYYY

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:04:00 AM

Been there and done and already wore out the Tshirt:) Have fun!

Lewis Raynes

Date: 7/4/2017 9:30:00 PM

Love the ending in this, great write, didn't see that coming at all, cheers.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:03:00 AM

Thank you, Lewis:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/4/2017 3:27:00 PM

awwwh, you are still their hero, daniel... what a lovely piece!..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, nette. Perhaps a fallen hero:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/4/2017 9:27:00 AM

Aha! Amazing, DT:) a winner for me:) all dads are great:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:05:00 AM

:):)Thank you, Jo.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 7/4/2017 4:48:00 AM

Unique one for the contest ... Loved it... Good luck in the contest...

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:04:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/4/2017 12:02:00 AM

You seem like the kind of pop that will always have your children's attention. Such a sweet entry Daniel. I hope to see it a top winner. : )

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:04:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Connie. At least they still call:)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 7/3/2017 7:54:00 PM

This is a wonderful clever take for the contest Daniel~I remember when young thinking the same way about my Dad! G/L in the contest!~Che :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:04:00 AM

Thank you, Cheryl:)

John Hamilton

Date: 7/3/2017 12:39:00 PM

Very engaging write Danny, I never had kids, so I never was a superman in anyone's eyes, except for my wife, and age has taken away my superpowers, so I can relate!

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:03:00 AM

There is nothing in my life that has given me more joy or pride:) Thank you, John:)

Probir Gupta

Date: 7/3/2017 12:36:00 PM

Wonderful poem ... Joy to read ... We all get lost into the spent time ... Very few can express the passage such beautifully ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:02:00 AM

Thank you, Probir. You are such a kind hearted man:)

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 7/3/2017 8:57:00 AM

Good job Pop! It seems there came a time when all the magic settled in my wallet;-) Enjoyed this a buncha! ~ john

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:02:00 AM

lol Tell me about it. Thank you, John:)

Dan Cwiak

Date: 7/3/2017 8:56:00 AM

Dan, I remember once calling my father "Pop". He said, "I'll pop you one!" This one reminds me of that day and of the twinkle in his eye when he said it. Thanks for sharing this and reminding me.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:01:00 AM

lol The same thing happened to me. He said, "when you say that, smile" :) Thank you, Dan:)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/3/2017 8:49:00 AM

wonderful write for the contest... I wish my children have always stay small so I could still had been their hero ~*

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Eve. I definitely know the feeling.

Chris Green

Date: 7/3/2017 7:03:00 AM

I know what you mean. This was great my friend. Time does fly and then it ends...sort of, but I'll bet your still the hero. Best wishes in the contest

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2017 10:59:00 AM

Thank you, Chris. That's a very nice thing to say:)