Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Friendship

Friendship
Up the road, from where we lived, two children came to stay
My parents knew their grandma well, they talked 'most every day
A happy boy, a little odd, but always was so kind
I never was ashamed to say, he was a friend of mine
His sister was my brother's age, the boy younger than me
Products of a broken home, back then a rarity
His drool was always running down, he couldn't make it stop
The other kids poked fun at him, they called him Slobber Slop
I never saw him fight no one, I never saw him cry
His sister did
My brother did
And sadly so did I
Two years went by, their dad came back, time for them to fly
His eyes teared at my house  that day, as he hugged us all goodbye
I lived my life, I took a wife, we bought a brand new home
Out of the blue, one day a knock, my how he had grown
Six foot three, two twenty five, a mountain of a man
His drool had stopped
His tears had not
He reached and took my hand
He'd never forgot the kindness shown
Though we were miles apart
The love we shared as boyhood friends
Still lived within our hearts.


                 Daniel Turner

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Margarita Lillico November 28, 2023 at 10:36 AM What a poem! So relatable in its poignant context! Congratulations! Keep penning! Daniel Turner November 28, 2023 at 11:02 AM Thank you, Maggie. Great to see you again. I hope life has been treating you kindly:)

Michelle Smith September 19, 2023 at 1:24 AM Your first poem on here. :) Reminds me, I should write about my old house by my grandma's...

Beryl Edmonds September 19, 2023 at 12:10 AM A wonderful true story Daniel, folk never forget kindness shown no matter how the years have flown. I’m pleased I got to read this emotive first poem you posted on the soup… Belle

Linda Alice Fowler March 22, 2023 at 1:07 PM I had to read this first published write Daniel and I am so glad that I have. What a beautiful and touching write about a friend. I think we have all known someone who needed our friendship and I hope to god we offered it! Sweet! Daniel Turner March 22, 2023 at 1:14 PM Thank you, Linda. It is a true story from many many years ago. When people read my older poems, I take that as the highest compliment. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Mahtab Bangalee March 13, 2023 at 11:13 PM heart-touching words you have crafted; true friendship never dies though everything and everyone is lost in the rude gyre of time; great to read Daniel Turner March 14, 2023 at 6:39 AM Thank you, Mahtab. You are so right. True friendship never dies. I hope all is well with you today my young friend.

Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2023 at 9:57 AM This one makes me cry! A heartfelt friendship. Perhaps the best kinds are the difficult ones. I likewise had a younger friend, who needed a hand when she fell apart in her car. She lost much weight and things looked promising. I think too many were taken by depression during this pandemic. I wanted the best for her…I hope and feel she must be in the arms of Jesus. <3 Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 10:52 AM Thank you again. Kim. He was a special friend. Over the years since we last saw each other we have lost touch. It would be great to see him again. I am sorry about your friend. sometimes it is all we can do to think what is best for them. Be well and God bless:)

Fin Chuuk February 27, 2023 at 9:06 PM How special and beautiful is this, Danny. Good hearted people are always remembered and loved. I’ve read many of your amazing poems nightly. You’re an amazing poet. Keep writing my friend :) Daniel Turner February 28, 2023 at 4:18 AM Thank you Fin. This is a true story that happened obviously a very long time ago. I appreciate you reading my older poems. It is the highest compliment one can pay.

Line Gauthier January 21, 2021 at 6:14 PM So touching ~ a tribute to kindness and how we never know how deep it touches a soul in need of it. Lovely to see this poignant poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Daniel ~

Jeremy Smith June 29, 2017 at 6:25 PM Very touching Daniel a true friendship is unbreakable!!

Lynn Marie April 7, 2017 at 2:25 PM ...it's always special to read a first poem post and this is just beautifully heartwarming. Your words brought a tear, so powerful a story you penned. Kindness really is 'the gift that keeps on giving' and this classic piece should be poster size in schools worldwide. A treasured poem DT, one to be proud of :-) lynnxxx

Darren White February 25, 2017 at 12:19 AM oh boy.... this made me cry... Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:31 AM Yeah, I know the feeling:( Thank you, Darren. Sorry I made you cry.

Akkina Downing January 29, 2017 at 7:31 PM Absolutely beautiful, heartwarming story, and I love it so very much... Smile :) and hugs Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:30 AM Thank you, Kina:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 19, 2016 at 11:40 AM This is a beautiful treasure of a poem, DT. A classic testimony to the power of love. It brought a tear to my eye even. I hope this is gleaned from your own personal life, even if not, it is a gem of a poem. I went back to read your earliest poem posted on the Soup. Glad I did. Love for you always. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:46 AM Thank you Freddie. Yes it is a true story, sadly. Kids are so cruel! I appreciate your kindness and love the tender heart:)

Tim Smith March 9, 2016 at 10:33 AM A tremendous piece DT. Your heart was shining in this poem. I love it. don't tell anyone but I almost shed a tear....hope all is well. Daniel Turner March 9, 2016 at 11:04 AM I won't tell. Just don't tell anyone I shed a few when I wrote it! Peace my friend:)

Sarita Milliner February 2, 2016 at 7:57 AM First visit for me, I see your gift, you were a friend right from the start. No surprise the visit from the up the road friend, your kindness won his heart! Awesome poem!!! Daniel Turner March 9, 2016 at 12:58 PM Sarita, I apologize for not responding to your comment. I honestly don't remember getting a reminder. I am glad you liked this write as it was a very emotional experience for me as well. Peace my friend and I will try to be a little more diligent:)

Jeannie Cronin January 31, 2016 at 9:39 PM You can't fake that Daniel. Obviously, you have a good heart! Daniel Turner January 31, 2016 at 9:48 PM I never said I wasn't tenderhearted. I may have said I have a bad heart, as in faulty. That poem is a true story, and it was long ago and far away.

Vladislav Raven January 30, 2016 at 10:14 AM Hi Daniel, i always like to go back to the first write and start my reading from there. I am glad i decided to do this for i have found myself a little gem of a piece. Wonderfully written and the imagery just flows into the mind through your words Daniel. This one moved me Daniel. A seven for sure. Daniel Turner January 30, 2016 at 11:02 AM Thank you so much,Vladislav. To be honest with you, writing it was a very emotional experience, as it is a true story. I appreciate your kind words of support.

Lorenthia Clayton January 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM Wow, I love it. Great write, brings me memories of my cousins son who suffers from seizures. Nice story. -Lorenthia Daniel Turner January 28, 2016 at 12:18 PM Thank you for your flowers.

Skat A January 23, 2016 at 9:10 PM Hi, DANIEL:) Congratulations on having your poem featured in the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT~ Daniel Turner January 23, 2016 at 9:38 PM Thank you, I really appreciate the flowers. It is and was an honor.

Carlene Simpson January 17, 2016 at 9:35 PM I'm seeing your story in my minds eyes as I'm reading your poem Daniel. Great imagery......keep up the good write! Daniel Turner January 18, 2016 at 6:54 AM Thank you Carlene, I really appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment.

Skat A January 13, 2016 at 6:54 PM I do hope to come back and read more of your poems Daniel...HUGS..SKAT Daniel Turner January 13, 2016 at 8:02 PM thank you for the flowers. I have a very large backlog.

Poet Destroyer A January 13, 2016 at 12:24 AM Hi Daniel, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA Daniel Turner January 13, 2016 at 7:29 AM Thank you and I am beginning to realize that this website is like no other. Lots of people making me feel welcome.

Skat A January 12, 2016 at 10:59 PM Hello Daniel,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Daniel Turner January 13, 2016 at 7:31 AM Thank you for the flowers. I will enjoy posting my poems here. I can see that there are people that actually read them. Please do not hesitate to criticize.

Howard Tunick January 12, 2016 at 9:45 PM Beautiful poem.... wonderful story..... very well written. Daniel Turner January 13, 2016 at 7:32 AM Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. It is a true story.