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Fighting the Dragon

Into the valley of death Fighting the dragon demon Numb from the heat of his breath Deaf to the yellin' and screamin' Lying in vomit and left for dead An angel of mercy arrived Touching the sickness inside my head How lucky I was to survive Battles regaled in chronicled tales As scars from the wounds grow deeper Telling others I see, Just like me The dragon belongs to the reaper by Daniel Turner Feb 25 2017

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Lewis Raynes

Date: 7/6/2017 2:43:00 PM

Sounds like a hangover I had a few weeks ago. Great wrote Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/6/2017 2:51:00 PM

Yeah, this kind of hangover can kill you, Thank you Lewis.

Bette Bavington

Date: 6/30/2017 11:29:00 AM

It is nice to hear when people win their battle. To write so eloquent to tell others is a very special gift.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/6/2017 2:51:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Bette:)

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 5/11/2017 8:48:00 AM

Very powerful. Great word choice. :)

Laken Smith

Date: 5/10/2017 9:45:00 AM

Very well written

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/17/2017 12:16:00 PM

You definitely slay the beast. Miss you Danny :)

Darren White

Date: 4/11/2017 3:19:00 PM

Hey DT, I miss you! :) How is the healing coming along?

Elissa Quigley

Date: 4/10/2017 3:37:00 PM

Good poem Daniel!!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 3/30/2017 1:04:00 PM

Oh wow what a metaphorical creative twist on dragons, how u kill the dragon figuratively. Great rhyme scheme too. Ends in a fine witty quip. Kudos. Soo nice to read from your pen again. Hoping u will too u will too my latest.

Mike Hauser

Date: 3/18/2017 9:42:00 AM

Always a wonderful write!

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 3/17/2017 5:55:00 AM

We all have to face the Dragon sooner or later---but thank God there's always an Angel' Great story my friend

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 3/16/2017 6:34:00 PM

This is a great testimonial poem that will no doubt be tops in the contest Daniel! Good luck & hope you are well~Che :)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/14/2017 9:49:00 AM

Hi Daniel... Missing your poems... Hope you are fine.... Awaiting to read your works...take care....

Carole Duet

Date: 3/14/2017 12:40:00 AM

What a fantastic tale is so few words! I could just see it too. I love the vision of you with a sword in your hand. lol Great little poem, Danny.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/13/2017 3:32:00 AM

you slayed the dragon and your poetic language expressed this so well, daniel... you are a champ!..huggs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/12/2017 6:42:00 AM

Hi DT, came to check out your poems and see it's been a while since you've posted anything, glad to reread this beauty though, which deserves a 7:) hope you're well:)

Phillip Garcia

Date: 3/11/2017 2:10:00 PM

Vivid imagery and captivating story. Well told in so few words. I thought it was particularly interesting how you bring up and then quickly moved on from the angel of mercy. Great write, DT

John Hamilton

Date: 3/6/2017 1:46:00 PM

Wow very vivid descriptions, this is powerful stuff Danny, thanks for baring your soul to us, we are glad you have conquered, and grace us with your words of experience.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 3/5/2017 9:08:00 PM

you are blessed to be here... You penned it very well... Great one for the contest...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/2/2017 6:48:00 PM

Hope you know my comment meant to be cynical with my own take on this one! I really think yours can win!

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/1/2017 7:16:00 PM

You're a survivor Danny. You're brave for sharing this raw moment of your life. But I'm glad you did :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/1/2017 5:12:00 PM

The reader is drowned in the heart felt feelings the words solicit only to be further impressed by the strength of perseverance and conviction of the author. You did a wonderful job of creating a strong emotional statement as your word choices commanded our attention. Emile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/1/2017 8:59:00 AM

I understand this is written from experience, DT, well written:) am glad you're here to share your tale:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2017 11:28:00 AM

Yes, something I'm not proud of but I am happy I survived. So many don't! Thank you, Jo. I am happy to be here:)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/28/2017 10:54:00 PM

I was worried another mother and law was in for it!!!! Great poem and I really liked that last line, with the reaper.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2017 11:26:00 AM

Drug addiction is no joke. It can happen to anyone. I got lucky. Thank you Arthur for your treasured visit and comments:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/28/2017 9:52:00 PM

Well done, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2017 11:25:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Janice:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2017 6:05:00 PM

Awesome take on the theme of this contest, Daniel. I could not be anything but cynical with it!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2017 11:24:00 AM

Well, I know I won't win. Just wanted to throw my name in the hat. Thank you, Andrea:)