Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

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Come and Find Me In My Solitude

Follow the path that runs through the dale
Where it turns leading down by the spring
Lush ferns and ivies line the trail
Nearly everything bites or stings

The dogwood blossoms and the redbud trees
Paint splotches of pink and white
Their aromas wafting on a lazy breeze
Awakening the senses with delight

Gray squirrels and chipmunks will timidly hide
The birds will announce your arrival
An intruder alert which nature provides
A necessity for their survival

Over the ridge,  into the ravine
Where moss covered rocks are chairs
That's where I'll be, by the gurgling spring
Come and find the  solitude there.


   December 3 2016
  by Daniel Turner

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Honestly J.T. December 13, 2016 at 6:37 PM Nice. I like the mental pictures this poem has to offer -JT Daniel Turner December 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM My friend, alas you have found my lair:) Thank you, JT.

Paloma P December 6, 2016 at 7:23 AM Reminds me of Rumi. Beautifully scripted./ "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about." Congrats Danny! Daniel Turner December 8, 2016 at 9:44 PM That's pretty tall cotton:) Thank you, Paloma.

Cheryl Hoffman December 5, 2016 at 9:40 PM Congrats on your win for your beautiful solitude poem Daniel! Arkansas is truly a beautiful state! :) Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:22 PM Thank you, Mrs Cheryl. Yes, it is very beautiful in spots:)

Janis Medders Tobechi December 5, 2016 at 5:54 PM I'd like to find this lovely place with the beautiful imagery in this poem. Congratulations on your placement. Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:21 PM Thank you Mrs Janice. Come to Arkansas and I will take you there:)

CayCay Godwin December 5, 2016 at 4:56 PM Oh, such divine imagery, Daniel - truly a beautiful poem, so much so that I didn't feel lonely reading it, but consoled by the nature and its marvels all around me! Nevertheless, I did feel the lonely when I re-read it and it touched me in a different way than the first read. It is a beautiful write! Truly. How happy I am to congratulate you!!! CayCay Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:20 PM Thank you CayCay. For me it wasn't as much being alone as it was where I was during that time.

Agnes Krampe December 5, 2016 at 3:42 PM Back with congrats, Daniel (and I like the redbuds! Redbuds and dogwoods, perfect spring.) Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:18 PM Thank you, Mrs Agnes, You are very thoughtful and kind:)

Doug Vinson December 5, 2016 at 2:42 PM Daniel, this sounds so GOOD (especially as we go into the winter seasonality) even that admirably crisp "everything bites or stings" part. Best, Doug. Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:17 PM Thank you, Doug. It is just a part of life in the south:)

Heidi Sands December 5, 2016 at 1:23 PM Congratulations Daniel! :) Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:16 PM Thank you, Heidi:)

Darren White December 5, 2016 at 1:15 PM Coming back to you with congratulations! Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:16 PM Thank you, again, Darren:)

Darren White December 4, 2016 at 11:53 PM I like it how you guide us over a wonderful path to where you are... Good luck in the contest :) Daniel Turner December 5, 2016 at 10:12 PM Thank you, Darren:)

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2016 at 5:21 PM I love how you did this, DAniel. I have not even glanced at the rules of this one. Maybe yours will inspire me to try it! Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:25 PM Thank you, Andrea:) I'm certain you will do great:)

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2016 at 5:19 PM so you have been through Farley's huh? My hubbie hates his driving job in winter. Ugggg, I would too. Let me read this poem now! Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:24 PM Yes, many times. I never did like driving in the winter either.

Jean Murray December 4, 2016 at 3:18 PM In the midst of winter here, this poem brings good cheer. Best of luck in the contest Daniel. Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:23 PM Thank you, Jean. It doesn't look like that in the late fall but I've been there so many times, I know it from memory:)

Franklin Price December 4, 2016 at 2:23 PM Very descriptive and picturesque poetry. I'm so glad you wrote it in rhyme. To me that is poetry, All other forms are experimental; but then again that's just me. Very nice Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:21 PM Thank you, Franklin. I used to write nothing but rhymes until I fell in the soup:)

Jolene Cheyney December 4, 2016 at 1:12 PM Very lovely picture, that sounds like a very pretty place to be. But then eventually person finds that even self-imposed solitary can be lonely. Hope you find somebody to share your Solitude with. Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:20 PM Thank you, Jolene. I go there to be alone...with my thoughts:)

Frederic Parker December 4, 2016 at 11:27 AM a poetic sanctuary, well done Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:19 PM Thank you, Frederic:)

Nette Onclaud December 4, 2016 at 11:10 AM wonderfully quilled; this secret place is truly magical, daniel, ohh... huggs Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 6:19 PM Thank you, nette. If you ever come visit, I will take you there:)

Paul Callus December 4, 2016 at 10:01 AM If this place does truly exist, then you are a lucky man, Daniel! You paint with words, while tempting us to seek your solitude lair. ~ Regards // paul Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 10:27 AM It really exists. My dog and I go there often. Thank you for the friendly visit, Paul:)

Lim'Rik Flats December 4, 2016 at 8:24 AM I'll bring some samiches;-). What a lovely place you have penned! Cheers ~ john Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:36 AM Ok, and bring a fishing pole if you like. We'll drown a few worms. Thanks for stopping by, John:)

Akkina Downing December 4, 2016 at 8:13 AM You're describing one of my place back Guam. Anyhow this is a delight to read. Very beautiful! Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:35 AM It is a beautiful peaceful place. Mine just happens to be in Arkansas. Thank you for the friendly visit, Akkina:)

Wendy Rycroft December 4, 2016 at 5:15 AM I found you! I saw you! I didn't speak to you! You looked so happy! I thought that I would leave you in your beautiful place! x I walked away x You were in heaven x ENJOYED Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:33 AM Thank you Mrs Wendy. You should have spoken, we could have enjoyed the solitude together:)

Probir Gupta December 4, 2016 at 5:10 AM what a green solitude ... all around a bliss ... a lovely call to elevate the mood ... Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:32 AM Thank you, Probir.

Tim Smith December 4, 2016 at 4:02 AM That's the place we all want to be... beautiful Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:31 AM Drop in anytime, Tim and that is where we'll go. It is a beautiful place indeed:)

Jan Allison December 4, 2016 at 1:06 AM what a wonderful tranquil poem Daniel - thank you for letting us have a glimpse of this fabulous place:-) hugs jan xx Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thank you Jan:) You're so sweet:)

Agnes Krampe December 3, 2016 at 10:28 PM I like how you paint the scene, Daniel. Are there wild lilacs in your woods? Here we have them only in yards. Good luck on the contest. Agnes Daniel Turner December 4, 2016 at 8:25 AM Thank you Mrs Agnes. Yes we do have some wild lilac trees here.

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