Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

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 July 6, 2017 at 2:43 PM Sounds like a hangover I had a few weeks ago. Great wrote Daniel. Daniel Turner July 6, 2017 at 2:51 PM Yeah, this kind of hangover can kill you, Thank you Lewis.

Bette Bavington June 30, 2017 at 11:29 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 July 6, 2017 at 2:51 PM Thank you, Mrs Bette:)

Kurt Philip Behm May 11, 2017 at 8:48 AM Very powerful. Great word choice. :)

Laken Smith May 10, 2017 at 9:45 AM Very well written

Akkina Downing April 17, 2017 at 12:16 PM You definitely slay the beast. Miss you Danny :)

Darren White April 11, 2017 at 3:19 PM Hey DT, I miss you! :) How is the healing coming along?

Elissa Quigley April 10, 2017 at 3:37 PM Good poem Daniel!!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 30, 2017 at 1:04 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 March 18, 2017 at 9:42 AM Always a wonderful write!

Jerry T Curtis March 17, 2017 at 5:55 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 March 16, 2017 at 6:34 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 March 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM Hi Daniel... Missing your poems... Hope you are fine.... Awaiting to read your works...take care....

Carole Duet March 14, 2017 at 12:40 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 March 13, 2017 at 3:32 AM you slayed the dragon and your poetic language expressed this so well, daniel... you are a champ!..huggs

Joanna Daniel March 12, 2017 at 6:42 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 March 11, 2017 at 2:10 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 March 6, 2017 at 1:46 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 March 5, 2017 at 9:08 PM you are blessed to be here... You penned it very well... Great one for the contest...

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2017 at 6:48 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 March 1, 2017 at 7:16 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 March 1, 2017 at 5:12 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 March 1, 2017 at 8:59 AM I understand this is written from experience, DT, well written:) am glad you're here to share your tale:) Daniel Turner March 1, 2017 at 11:28 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 February 28, 2017 at 10:54 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 March 1, 2017 at 11:26 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 February 28, 2017 at 9:52 PM Well done, Daniel! Janice Daniel Turner March 1, 2017 at 11:25 AM Thank you, Mrs Janice:)

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2017 at 6:05 PM Awesome take on the theme of this contest, Daniel. I could not be anything but cynical with it!! Daniel Turner March 1, 2017 at 11:24 AM Well, I know I won't win. Just wanted to throw my name in the hat. Thank you, Andrea:)

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