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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!

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!!

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

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.

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

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 !!!

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! ; )

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

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

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...

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

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 :)

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

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

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.

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

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:)