Fearless

While all around, small battles rage
My battlefield, this blood stained page
With sword in hand, I've stabbed and slashed
Through foes and fears, yet unabashed.

Some fights I choose, some fights choose me
All test resolve, to live carefree
My armor of scars, faith as my guide
Fearless I fight, with God by my side.


               By Daniel Turner

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Kim Rodrigues

August 27, 2026 at 7:37 PM

Great write! Congrats on POTW!

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM

Thank you Kim. So nice to see you again. I really appreciate your time and support. Take care!

Tom Valles

August 22, 2026 at 11:10 AM

Daniel, well deserving of POTW. I share your faith and fearless fight, He's my God too, both day and night.😊📖

Daniel Turner

August 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM

Thank you Tom. I appreciate your time and support. God bless!

Zyrool Gifford

August 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful poem being featured as POTW, Daniel. Beautifully penned. Have a wonderful day.

Daniel Turner

August 22, 2026 at 8:07 AM

Thank you so much, Zyrool. I appreciate your time and support. Always a pleasure to see you. I pray all is well with you and yours.

John Lawless

August 20, 2026 at 5:46 AM

Alas.....the warrior poet lives......beautifully done Daniel

Daniel Turner

August 20, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Thanks John. I just haven't found a hill to die on yet. LOL I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. I pray all is well with you and yours.

Christina Chircop

August 19, 2026 at 5:35 AM

"My battlefield, this blood stained page": This is so beautifully written. Congratulations on POTW

Daniel Turner

August 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Thank you, young lady. I appreciate your kindness and your time. A pleasure to see you again. to see you again.

Constance La France

August 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Daniel, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTW honor ⭐

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Hello Constance, Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Wonderful to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Hello Daniel, Congratulations on getting POTW for a raw, uncompromising energy in how you frame the page, not as a passive canvas, but as an active battleground. Most people view scars as evidence of injury or vulnerability and things to cover up or regret. But reframing them as armor changes the narrative entirely. There’s great wisdom in recognizing the dual nature of life's conflicts. Strong, impactful work, Daniel. Blessings Daniel

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Thank you, Daniel, for your astute observations in understanding the deeper meaning. I appreciate your kindness and support. Of course with a name like Daniel, I would expect no less:)

sara Etgen-Baker

August 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM

inspirational and strong words--testaments to your faith. congrats on your POTW designation.

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Thank you, Sara. So nice to see you again. I appreciate your support.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM

Your scars show how fearless you are. Congratulations on POTW 👏

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Thank you Alison. I really appreciate your kindness and support.

Karen Jones

August 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Congratulations on your potw honor! 😊

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM

Thank you, Karen. Great to see your smiling face again. Be well and God bless.

Brandy Nicole

August 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM

Dearest Daniel, a wonderful feeling indeed, knowing that God is by your side. Your thoughts are beautiful spiritual and they touch my heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Daniel Turner

August 18, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Thank you, Brandy. I appreciate your support. Wonderful to see you again. I pray all is well with you and yours.

Paula Goldsmith

August 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM

I just tried to send you Soup e-mail but it is Not there. Do you have Soup e-mail????

Daniel Turner

August 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM

yes I do.

Paula Goldsmith

August 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading. What a wonderful/powerful write you have here. Love This One...Great Ending... I will be sending you Soup mail.. Watch for it... Have a blessed day/week with your win...............

Daniel Turner

August 16, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Thank you, Paula. Wonderful to see you again. I hope life is treating you kindly.

Tania Kitchin

August 16, 2026 at 6:52 AM

Daniel, wonderfully penned. Congratulations on POTW.

Daniel Turner

August 20, 2026 at 6:52 PM

Tania, I would have sworn I replied to your comment. I am sorry it didn't go through. Thank you so much for your kind comment and your time. You look as pretty as ever. Haven't aged a day:)

Lin Lane

August 16, 2026 at 6:43 AM

Danny, I am so pleased to see your verses chosen as poem of the week! Perhaps a little incentive?

Daniel Turner

August 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Thank you Lin. We'll see how it goes. Always a pleasure to see and talk to you.

Keith D Trestrail

August 16, 2026 at 6:04 AM

Happy belated birthday, oh fearless warrior. Cheers! Nice piece.

Daniel Turner

August 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Thanks Keith. Not many folks know my bday. I turned 69 on the 13th. I appreciate the read and the comment. I hope life is treating you well. I try to keep up with your part of the world watching SKY news. I'm glad I'm in the USA. and I pray you and yours are safe, happy and healthy.