Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Being In Love and Building a Love

Roughnecking in Texas was a bachelor's life
Social by nature, not looking for a wife
A chance encounter, at a stop sign was she
Eyes kissed, hearts danced, we knew instantly
Like harbinger daffodils foretelling of spring
Together, sharing dreams, our future was seen
We struggled at first, adjusting to change
Birth of a love, brings harsh growing pains
Both were determined, to persevere and succeed
Using lessons we'd learned, from fails previously
Respect, understanding, compromise and passion
That first year together was anything but magic
Giving of love, taking same of
Standing firm when the ground was shaking
Over hills of remiss through valleys of bliss
A warm comforter in times of heartbreaking
With the hardness of a love, to build a foundation forever
And the tenderness of love, to fulfill dreamed endeavors
That first year of trials we built a family foundation
Which served years to come for our next generation


      Feb. 1- 2016 an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Sandra Haight February 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your nice win, Daniel! Sandra Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 1:02 PM Thank you, Sandra. Your time and kudos are much appreciated. Peace to you my friend:)

Beautiful Scars February 21, 2016 at 9:03 AM Daniel..you can't get more romantic than this! I am reading so much romance in these poems. Very well written and congrats on your placement!! -luloo Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 9:26 AM Thank you, Laura. Your kind comments are always a bright spot in my day. Sadly, love is no fairy tale and I was simply telling it like it was. Seems firm foundations can crack too! Thanks for stopping in, could chat all day but I'm sure you have things to do. Peace my friend:)

Poet Destroyer A February 21, 2016 at 8:16 AM Awesome poem Daniel, the beauty of finding love when you least expect. I see you lived The Texas Life for a while and met your wife here. I bet you love everything different, why I hear and know, we Texans women are the best companionship. Congratulations to your life, and the family foundation you built. Always, your newest Poetic Fan.... Linda Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 8:21 AM Thank you, Linda. The Texas Panhandle was not like the cities of Texas. Very lonely and bland. The marriage lasted 25 years, after I became ill and could no longer work, she split. I doubt all Texas women are that way but that's how it worked out. Thankfully we stayed together until our children had grown and left. I appreciate the pat on the back.

Lin Lane February 21, 2016 at 7:59 AM A great love story, Danny. Respect is very important in a relationship. Congratulations on this placing. Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM Thank you, Lin. I really appreciate you stopping in for a visit. I know how busy you stay. Your warm kudos are deeply appreciated as I respect your opinion so much.

Steve Grammatico February 21, 2016 at 4:53 AM Daniel, nicely done. I like the building a love element, especially. Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 8:08 AM Thank you, Steve. Unfortunately life is not a fairy tale. Just trying to tell it like it is. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser February 21, 2016 at 2:48 AM **I like how you began the mood of this poem, i thought its with humor then ending it in a strong manner.. =`) The lines flow well.. =`) kudos~!~Olive Eloisa -`) Daniel Turner February 21, 2016 at 8:11 AM Thank you, Ms. Olive, I really enjoyed participating in your contest. Thank you so much. I am deeply honored to be associated with such fantastic writers. I wasn't sure if it was what you were looking for, because unfortunately life is no fairy tale.

Peggy Melmoth February 4, 2016 at 6:49 AM A heart-warming story, and I like the honesty of "Birth of a love, brings harsh growing pains" - a brilliant truth. The first year is a learning curve. The meter and rhyme is well done. Daniel Turner February 4, 2016 at 7:09 AM Thank you, Peggy. Yes, it is not always fun at first, but with patience it happens eventually. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Laura Leiser February 2, 2016 at 11:32 AM Excellent poem with great meter and engaging story, Daniel! A 7 from me :) Daniel Turner February 2, 2016 at 12:35 PM Thank you, Laura. Your comments and presence are always welcome.

Sarita Milliner February 2, 2016 at 8:07 AM Great inspirational write Daniel! Wishing your the best in the contest! Daniel Turner February 2, 2016 at 8:19 AM Thanks again, Sarita. I'm glad you stopped by for a friendly visit. Your kind words are encouraging and humbling. Bless you.

Joan Donnelly Ellis February 1, 2016 at 7:58 PM Enjoyed this Daniel Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 8:06 PM Thank you, Joan for reading and your words of support and encouragement.

Jeannie Cronin February 1, 2016 at 7:29 PM Great write, Daniel. Best of luck in the contest! Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 7:35 PM Thank you, my complicitous friend. I'm certain I will need all of the luck one can muster. Too much talent over here. Nice picture, is that recent?

Janice Canerdy February 1, 2016 at 4:14 PM Well done, Daniel, great use of figurative language. Janice Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Janice. I'm really not very good with the mushy stuff. Kind of like a lady who wears a knee length skirt. I do appreciate your kindness.

Sandra Haight February 1, 2016 at 4:13 PM So beautifully written, Daniel. You poetically imaged all necessary ingredients for love to grow, flourish and last. I wish you the best for the contest! Fav+7, Sandra Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 4:40 PM Thank you, Sandra. I'm not sure it's really what they're looking for, but I'm really rather shy about intimate details. The 7 is much appreciated.

Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 3:06 PM No sir, I just used to work there and that is where I met my wife. I appreciate and value your opinion.