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Friendly Fire

The campfire reaches
Lighting the night
Rolling the logs
Red embers take flight
Sharing our memories
Eating nuts for snacks
Spitting shells in the fire
The fire spitting them back
We laugh at jokes
And sarcastic remarks
Smoke waters our eyes
We run from the sparks
The conversation lags
As the evening tires
We all kick back
Put more wood on the fire
Center of attention
Entertaining as well
We become entranced
Succumb to it's spell
Unrecognized faces
On the bark as it burns
Enchantment transcends
All lack of concern
The warmth lives inside
As we slowly turn in
Our friend the fire
Has cleansed us again



   by  Daniel Turner

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Carole Duet Date: 8/25/2016 2:15:00 PM I love this poem...and I love campfires. They really are calming and enchanting. Makes we want to roast a marshmellow! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/25/2016 7:40:00 PM Thank you Carole. I agree. There's nothing more relaxing. Put one on for me!

Kathleen Kroll Date: 3/19/2016 4:37:00 PM This poem brings back so many lovely memories. Thank you for the trip down memory lane!! I especially like The warmth lives inside And you rekindled It!! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/19/2016 5:08:00 PM Thank you, Kathleen. I really appreciate your kind comments and I am glad you could relate. Peace my friend:)

Gail Underwood Date: 3/16/2016 6:32:00 PM Wow, this is fantastic, I love camp fires and how enticing they are and you capture this beautifully Daniel, a deserved 7 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2016 6:38:00 PM Thank you, Gail. I'm flattered you are reading my older poems. That can only be a good thing for me:):) I love campfires also, so peacefully cleansing. Just enough romance to take the edge off. Peace my friend:)

Eileen Manassian Date: 2/29/2016 2:11:00 PM I have fond memories as a child sitting around the campfire...watching the sparks going into the night sky. This fine poem brought a bit of nostalgia to my heart. Thanks for your visit earlier. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/29/2016 2:34:00 PM Thank you, Eileen. I'm glad I could bring back some treasured memories. Have a blessed day and Peace:)

Funom Makama Date: 2/29/2016 9:11:00 AM A lovely page with mind blowing lines. This is wonderful dear friend. Weldon and thank you for yet another excellent share Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/29/2016 9:58:00 AM Thank you, Funom. You are always so eloquent with your words. You are a true friend that never falters and I must alot my time to return your support. I feel shame for not taking the time to repay your kindness. I will do better! Peace my friend:)

Charmaine Chircop Date: 2/28/2016 4:14:00 PM A fantastic poem Daniel !!! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/28/2016 4:19:00 PM Thank you, Charmaine. It is so inspirational to have such wonderful writers support me. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. Peace my lady:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/28/2016 3:58:00 PM I just added you as a favorite poet too! ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/28/2016 4:12:00 PM Heart smile:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/28/2016 3:56:00 PM With succinct wording you manage to capture a scene that inspires. This is clever and creative and I love the closeness of family. I am faving this Daniel. Your children are very fortunate to have you as their father my friend! #7 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/28/2016 4:12:00 PM Thank you, Connie. I am very humbled to be held in such high esteem. Your kindness to me has always been overwhelming. Thank you for your constant support and encouragement. I especially thank you for your friendship. Peace dear lady:)

Lindsay Laurie Date: 2/27/2016 11:47:00 PM Nicely written Daniel - there's nothing like a campfire to bond - Lindsay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/28/2016 7:44:00 AM Thank you, Lindsay. You are so right. It is the best place to bond, especially with sons/daughters. Being in the outdoors away from all of life's distractions, you just can't beat it. I really appreciate your support and you taking the time to read. Peace my friend:)

Ilene Bauer Date: 2/27/2016 6:43:00 PM this is a wonderful poem, daniel - especially because when i first saw the title, i was thinking of when a soldier gets killed by his own side's bullets. i much prefer your topic and you've painted such a warm cozy picture with your words... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 6:55:00 PM Thank you, Irene. Yes ma'am sometimes the titles can be deceiving. I am glad you decided to read. I always appreciate your visits. Your comments are always so kind and supportive. Peace to you dear lady and have a blessed evening:)

Jan Allison Date: 2/27/2016 1:39:00 PM It's something we did as kids when I was in the brownies and also with my neighbours , but we never did it with our son - but did have disposable barbecue's so I guess that counts too - wonderful memories:-) hugs Jan xx7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/27/2016 2:23:00 PM Oh Daniel you are so right about them being adults - My son has mailed to ask if we will join him for a meal for his graduation with his housemates and their parents - his success is making memories I will treasure forever :-) hugs Jan xx Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 1:44:00 PM Cherished! Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment. Anytime a parent can enjoy the company of a grown child that has left home is a good memory, even if there is slight conflict. Sometimes we as parents forget our children are adults!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/27/2016 1:24:00 PM - Nice memories, you will never forget Daniel - A great poem ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 1:28:00 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. To me memories are photographs. The ones we like we keep, the ones we don't we burn. I always appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits. Peace my pretty friend:)

CayCay Jennings Date: 2/27/2016 1:23:00 PM I love this and being transported to my own campfires; the memories and feelings. This is a family gem, as well as a reader's gem, and should be read at some point in the future when all are gathered ... CayCay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 10:29:00 PM Thank you, CayCay. My children don't really think much of my poetry they look at it more like something to keep an old man busy. My son is however putting book together for me but only because he has the necessary computer skills. I digress, I appreciate your kindness and apologize for my rambling. Peace to you my lady:)

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/27/2016 12:51:00 PM how i remember all my bonfire days, and this splendid work captures the core of family bonding!... well done, daniel!..huggs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 12:55:00 PM Thank you, nette. I have truly been blessed not only by family and fires but also by calling people such as yourself, FRIEND. I always appreciate your kind visits and your smiling icon. Peace lovely lady:)

Lin Lane Date: 2/27/2016 12:38:00 PM I haven't done that since I was a child, but it really IS a simple pleasure. Good one, Danny. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 12:41:00 PM Thank you, Lin. It is very cleansing to get away from the everyday routine and just be convivial. You know I always appreciate your visits and your friendship. Peace and have a great day:)

Tim Smith Date: 2/27/2016 12:29:00 PM Nights like that are truly remarkable. I love sitting around the campfire with my kids as well Daniel. Love the serenity of this piece. A fave for me Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/27/2016 12:36:00 PM Thank you, Tim. They are truly a blessing. Moments like those get fewer and farther between. Just not often enough as far as I'm concerned. I appreciate your visit and hope you will share many evenings with your family around a nice friendly fire. Peace my friend:)