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Forty Words of Fatherly Advice

From father to father, here's some friendly advice Offer love and support, be wise and concise Responses are remembered and magnified in young eyes Think before you speak is most highly advised Yesterday is gone, and be willing to compromise by Daniel Turner

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2016 11:17:00 PM

Daniel, Congratulations on your win. XOXOX Linda :)

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 1/31/2016 2:17:00 PM

Nice little gem.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/31/2016 2:24:00 PM

Experience comes in handy, Thank you.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/28/2016 12:16:00 AM

Wonderful write Daniel ..Congrats on big win!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/28/2016 1:35:00 AM

Thank you, Ma'am, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It was such an honor to win.

Carlene Simpson

Date: 1/26/2016 2:22:00 PM

Good advice Daniel, Congrats

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 2:33:00 PM

Thank you, Carlene. It is indeed an honor. I appreciate your flowers.

Skat A

Date: 1/26/2016 12:11:00 PM

DANIEL, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 12:35:00 PM

Thank you, SKAT. It's a tremendous honor.

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 1/26/2016 8:28:00 AM

Congratulations Daniel on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 10:23:00 AM

Thank you for the flowers, and thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It is definitely an honor.

Archana Garg

Date: 1/26/2016 5:16:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your great win.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 6:01:00 AM

Thank you, Archana. I am honored and humbled.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/25/2016 8:40:00 PM

Well dispensed advice and great win. Love, Joyce

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 8:56:00 PM

Thank you, Joyce. It's a very humbling experience. I was just trying to have fun. Thank you for stopping by.

Lin Lane

Date: 1/25/2016 8:34:00 PM

Wisdom from a father to a father.. well done, and congratulations to you, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 8:55:00 PM

Thank you so much. It's very humbling to me. I love being a dad though.

Susan Gentry

Date: 1/25/2016 7:15:00 PM

Excellent acrostic and inspiration. Clever. Congratulations.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 7:44:00 PM

Thank you very much. I've had lots of support from the people over here. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2016 5:44:00 PM

Great father to father advice, Daniel. Congrats on your 2nd Place win. Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 6:31:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I didn't even know the contest was over until you just now told me. Thanks for the flowers.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/25/2016 5:28:00 PM

Very clever acrostic and wise words indeed Daniel congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 7:43:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your kind words.

Jean Murray

Date: 1/25/2016 4:09:00 PM

Willingness to compromise was sadly lacking in Irish fathers years ago. Thankfully men here now not only push buggies but also listen to what youth has to say. Well done Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 4:12:00 PM

After three kids, one tends to learn. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 1/25/2016 12:16:00 PM

Wonderful gem, a gift without end.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for the pretty flowers.

Judy Konos

Date: 1/25/2016 6:16:00 AM

Oh Lah Lah....You hit that nail on the head...Congrats...excellent....Made me miss my dad.....

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/25/2016 6:28:00 AM

Thank you,Judy. I miss my kids.

Archana Garg

Date: 1/24/2016 8:56:00 AM

wonderfully knit Acrostic. Really impressive.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/24/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thank you, Archana, I appreciate the flowers. You have a pretty name.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/24/2016 4:30:00 AM

I counted and, yes, there are exactly 40 words to this poem besides the wisdom therein. Thank you for stopping by, Daniel. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/24/2016 5:34:00 AM

Thank you, sir. Always an honor to have you stop by. I do so enjoy reading your words of humor and wisdom.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 1/23/2016 4:08:00 PM

Nice Acrostic Daniel, best to you in the contest. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/23/2016 4:43:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words.

Kp Nunez

Date: 1/21/2016 4:48:00 PM

Very wise advise, Daniel. Best wishes!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/21/2016 5:33:00 PM

Thank you ,Ms. Kim, I've had a little experience with that.