Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Food For Thought

What is the value of time
The price of a tick or a tock
Some people say, "Time is money"
Yet they're always watching their clock
A clock shows time is passing or past
Look now and then look later
But clocks have a face with moving hands
And look nothing like a calculator
We know that time has value
Cause it's what we desire the most
Maybe not while we're wasting it 
But certainly when death comes close
When trying to accomplish a feat or a task
Are you concerned with the time it takes
Instead of doing it regardless of time
You're thinking about time you could waste
I'll leave you to think on my favorite quote
This one's a little more pleasant
Yesterday is the past, tomorrow's the future
Today's a gift, that's why it's called the PRESENT




  an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner
 Based on quotes by William Penn, John Wooden  and Bill Keane

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 10, 2016 at 7:14 PM Daniel I understand the message in this poem that I read.It made a lot of sense to me when I was reading it.I enjoyed this poem.

Jean Murray July 5, 2016 at 5:24 AM Ever since six years ago, when I was told I would live about four years, I appreciate as many moments as I can Daniel. My heart condition was misdiagnoised, thankfully, and I am well again. I still know to smell the flowers, as you do. Daniel Turner July 5, 2016 at 6:45 AM Thank you Jean. It's really good to see you again. I am glad you are well! I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits. I do my best to enjoy every minute of the day.

Eve Roper July 4, 2016 at 3:54 PM Very good write on the expression of time, a topic we try to ignore when we are young, but as we get older there is not enough time a 7. Thank you so very much for reading my poem “ We Will Drink Some Nectar Sweet”. Hugs Eve Daniel Turner July 4, 2016 at 5:59 PM Such a dear lady. Thank you Mrs Eve for spending some of your valuable time reading and commenting. I truly appreciate your kindness.

Nette Onclaud July 4, 2016 at 1:25 PM this held my interest and made me seize this 'now' moment... superb, daniel.. huggs Daniel Turner July 4, 2016 at 2:39 PM Thank you, nette,. It seems there are times when I have too much idle time and my muse wanders. I appreciate you sharing your time with me.

Sara Kendrick July 4, 2016 at 9:25 AM Enjoyed reading your work..Time is aprecious gift.. thanks for dropping by. Sara Daniel Turner July 4, 2016 at 9:49 AM Thank you Mrs Sara. I appreciate your time. I am also grateful for the friendly visits and supportive comments.

Joanna Daniel July 4, 2016 at 2:43 AM Great write again:) I love that final quote too:) Daniel Turner July 4, 2016 at 5:15 AM Thank you Jo. You are so sweet and kind. I really appreciate all that you are and do. Your support is awesomely inspiring.

Connie Marcum Wong July 3, 2016 at 6:22 PM I enjoyed your poem Daniel! 'To thine own self be true' is my motto and so I try not to beat myself up if I don't accomplish all I wanted to do. I am pleased if I've just done one thing on my list. I'm into baby steps these days. ; ) Daniel Turner July 3, 2016 at 7:12 PM First of all thank you for stopping in, secondly, Mrs Connie as long as you are satisfied that's all that matters. After all, it is your time. I'm just pleased you decided to share some of it with me.

Harry Horsman July 3, 2016 at 4:34 PM TIME fascinating subject, yes your poem does give one food for thought. Daniel Turner July 3, 2016 at 7:08 PM Thank you Harry. That may be a problem for me, thinking that is, I usually overthink things, I appreciate the comment and of course your time.