Gone Again

Into the sunset, I sailed away
On a pink bottomed cloud, at the end of the day.
Traveling light, my load left behind
In search of tomorrow, as I slowly unwind.

From pink, to red and then to black
How quick the mind can travel back
My cloud had sailed clean out of sight
And there I sat, alone at night.

The moon appeared, the stars came out
Dark  shadows seem to creep about,
I found a star and zeroed in
And just like that, I was gone again.


                           Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hawkins Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Hi! Daniel, wow! I really relate to your magical poetry; reading it made me feel free of all worldly worries, just sailing along slowly, utterly unfettered for a while. It was lovely to hear that you will be writing again if and when the occasion arises. I don't write much and have lost the inclination to do so, and the few I have tried have been rubbish; I think I am losing my marbles. I will be 89 in a few weeks, very lucky Old Duck. How are your eyes, and your general health, Daniel? I hope you are keeping as well as possible. Take care. Ancient Old Duck
Turner Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Hello young lady! Wonderful to hear from you. I felt the same way. I guess it's a bit of burnout. We move when the spirit moves us. LOL I am blind in one eye and cant see out of the other but by the grace of God I'm still kickin'. I just turned 69 a couple of weeks ago, so I still like a bit catching you. Take care and you can always soupmail me if you want to catch up. Be well and God bless you.
Scott Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
So true we can time travell in our minds sights sounds smells trigger places we have been or seen great poem like the ryhme pattern
Daniel Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Hi DT, this is a cool poem which I somehow missed reading before, hope you are doing well:) sending you regards and wishes from India:)
Turner Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Hello young lady. Wonderful to see you anytime. Thank you for dropping in, Joanna. I am well and pray all is well with you and yours.
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Sigh, you are like me Daniel. I am back for now, I hope to stay awhile, we'll see. I never mean to drift off to the seas of life's complexities, but then I do! I hope that you turn the ship toward shore again soon and land back here soon. I saw that you replied to Kelli's post in March, so it's good to know that you're alight!
Turner Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Yes I am fine, just getting old-er. Like you, life has a way of getting complicated sometimes. I am taking a break from the soup. I lost my oldest son and have had a few physical setbacks but Im still kickin;. Thank you so much for dropping by and I wish the best for you and yours.
Kannan Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 2:18 AM
And just like that, I was gone again... Such a lovely poem.. So happy to read you again...
White Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I love this Daniel a beautiful dream, keo
Turner Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Thank you, Kelli. Great to see you again. I hope life has been treating you kindly.
Roper Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM
A blessing for a moment to daydream: "Sailing away on a cloud, and for those moments, the body is free from the world." It's a shame we have to come back.
Turner Avatar
March 31, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Hello Eve:)Who says we have to come back? Always a pleasure to hear from you. I pray all is well with you and yours. Thank you for the lovely visit.
Hopper Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Omg this is perfect! Get on here and write more!!
Turner Avatar
February 21, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Hello Anna! I've been wondering what happened to you. Wonderful to see you again. I appreciate your kind comment. I don't write much anymore as I am getting older and I have found other ways to spend my precious time. But, you never know. If something comes up, I;ll write it down. You look great, haven't aged a day. LOL
Radice Avatar
October 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Great to read you again at The Soup Daniel. It's good to look back. You're right, there comes a time when we get older that we do tend to look back more. I guess it can become sad at that time when we experience loss or when our goals turn into regrets. I digress. Memories and wistfulness can write great poetry and this in my opinion is great poetry. Cheers - Gary
Curtis Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
That's where I wish I could go. Nicely Done Dan
Lawless Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:09 AM
so that's where you been going to write your poetry....nicely done. there is a vivid majesty to a rising moon kissing the sunset good night
Turner Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Good morning John. It is a very peaceful time of day, indeed. I try to take time to watch the sunset every evening. It is very spiritual. Great to see you again. I hope you and your family are well.
Lane Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Time travel of another kind, Danny. Starlight swept you away from the darkness. Tomorrow will always find us so don’t go searching for it. You can jump on my cloud.
Turner Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Thank you, Lin. I might just take you up on that offer. I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. I hope all is well with you and yours.
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