Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Embracing the Line

I can not speak for everyone
Let's call this my opinion
Back in the day, my old fashioned dad
Ruled over his dominion
He set forth rules, an imaginary line,
And we, as subordinates, embraced
Frequently, boys being boys,
We'd stray then beg for grace
A leather belt, a boat paddle
Whatever was within his reach
Discipline is the word he used
Whenever that line was breached
We learned, too well, to embrace that line
Or face serious consequences
It seems, these days, there is no line
Apparently there's not even trenches.



     an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Eve Roper July 3, 2016 at 7:58 PM Daniel, you must have grown up in my life time, children should be seen not heard. The leather belt was used a lot then kneeling for hours should had said my rosary at the time I would have gotten a lot. Good luck in the contest a 7 hugs. Daniel Turner July 3, 2016 at 8:31 PM Mrs eve, those were the best of times and not the worst of times. If I didn't get a whipping for two or three days, I went and ask for one because I knew the next one was going to be a bad one if I didn't. Thank you for stopping by. LOL

Tom Quigley June 30, 2016 at 8:49 AM Yup. It's easy to do a relatively good job parenting these days, which isn't going to spare us the upcoming disaster. Daniel Turner June 30, 2016 at 9:13 AM Thank you Tom for your insight. I always enjoy our short conversations. Peace and be blessed.

Old Man Emu June 30, 2016 at 12:50 AM Great poem, enjoyed the message, sadly you are right. Sick of Gen Y, everything is owed to them mentality. Should have had a good smack like my kids got Daniel Turner June 30, 2016 at 6:29 AM I'll bet your kids have some respect for others and you also. Thank you for your support and kind comments.

Pace Ink-U-Script June 30, 2016 at 12:49 AM I truly agree with this. Love the way you express it in these lines. Yes it's sad and from my experience from working with kids alot of them are fatherless. So you have the mom playing both roles which can be very difficult. Excellent write. Daniel Turner June 30, 2016 at 6:28 AM Thank you, pace. I appreciate the supporting comments and your friendly visit. Yes and a lot of times when they try to discipline their kids, they wind up in jail. I don't condone beatings with fists but a good whipping across the ass never hurt anyone,( except their pride maybe)

Walter T. Ashe June 29, 2016 at 7:49 PM Daniel, you have more than hit that nail on the head and did it with a truth sledgehammer! Yes, times are different but respect and discipline never change! the best to you in this contest! Daniel Turner June 29, 2016 at 8:01 PM Walter, I actually feel sorry for kids these days, as boundaries are not enforced. I never was crazy about raising my dad's anger but I did learn respect. Thank you for the friendly visit and your support.

Sandra Haight June 29, 2016 at 7:41 PM Excellent poem, Daniel, about embracing the line'. Yes, this was the norm in the 'old days' and most times, those lines were not crossed. We do live in a different world today... Best wishes for the contest. 7 Sandra Daniel Turner June 29, 2016 at 7:58 PM What used to be called discipline is now a crime. I still say, not everything changes for the better. Thank you for the lovely visit Mrs Sandra. I really value your opinion.

Probir Gupta June 29, 2016 at 7:27 PM True ... drawing and embracing a line we often forget and later regret ... yours is a good message .... Daniel Turner June 29, 2016 at 7:32 PM Thank you Probir, I suppose you would have to be a certain age to understand as we do. I appreciate your support and the friendly visit.