Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Happy Birthday Son

We'd have had a party today
But we never got the chance to play
No bottles shaken, no first steps taken
No diapers to throw away

We never wished on a star
Or climbed on monkey bars
No knee boo boos, no trips to the zoo
No wagon rides or plastic cars

It would have been fun to play catch in the yard
Teach you poker or stupid tricks with cards
Your first girlfriend, what fun that would've been
Your first date in the family car

I could've taught you a few manly jokes
But not around your mom or other folks
I'd have built you a pool, watched you graduate high school
Maybe ski behind the family boat

 You'd have graduated college by now
Be a doctor or lawyer somehow
Whatever made you happy, would've made me happy
Today we'd be saying wow

You would've been thirty today
But God took you away
If one wish would come true
Just to say I love you
And son Happy Thirtieth Birthday



   Feb 10  2016
    An original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Andrew Crisci February 14, 2016 at 8:58 AM Congratulations on your win in Nydia's contest, Daniel. I am very sorry for your loss. It's a very sad feeling when we think of that someone we dearly loved. You did your part as a caring dad, and he knew how much you loved him. Death is a temporary separation, one day you will see him again. Be strong, pray for him. Prayers bring comfort and serenity. Thank you for sharing your heart-wrenching poem. Take care, my friend. Peace & Love, Andrew.

Poet Destroyer A February 11, 2016 at 10:16 PM nice win, Daniel. LINDA Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 10:26 PM Thank you, Linda. It was exacting to say the least. Therapeutic but very taxing. I appreciate the pat on the back:) Peace.

Steve Grammatico February 11, 2016 at 9:04 AM This must have been a tough one to write, Daniel. It's beautifully done. Thanks for sharing. Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 9:07 AM Yes it was an extremely emotional write. Some scars remain tender. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Peace my friend.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 11, 2016 at 4:33 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning write Daniel. Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 5:11 AM Thank you, Upma, I appreciate your constant support and your time which I know is extremely valuable. You are always so kind. Peace.

Susan Gentry February 11, 2016 at 3:53 AM Oh my, I'm so sorry for your loss. This is an awesome tribute, heartfelt and well written. I'm glad you shared it. Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 5:08 AM Thank you, Susan. I celebrate every year. This year I wrote a poem. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment and for the amity.

Connie Marcum Wong February 11, 2016 at 1:30 AM I knew this was going to be a top winner Daniel! Congratulations! It deserves to be on top! Bravo! Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 5:06 AM Thank you, Sweet Connie, You sure have been awfully gracious and supportive ever since I joined over her. I can.t thank you enough.

Eve Roper February 10, 2016 at 8:59 PM Daniel, very sad it so hard to lose a child... Congratulations on your win Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 9:05 PM Thank you, Eve. Yes it is the hardest thing that I have ever had to deal with. That includes my dad and my brother. Thank you for your kind comments.

Joyce Johnson February 10, 2016 at 6:31 PM So many sad birthday poems and his one is very sad. Touching. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 6:38 PM Thank you, Joyce. A bittersweet honor it is, I appreciate your amity and your time:) Peace

Jan Allison February 10, 2016 at 5:45 PM Such a moving poem Daniel - you keep his memory alive with your birthday tribute. I have found these poems so touching some happy others so sad:-( Congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 5:47 PM Thank you, Jan. It's like I told S1 the wounds heal but the scars are still tender. Thank you for stopping by again I'll be over later to read. I have a lot of reading to catch up on tonight.

Barbara Gorelick February 10, 2016 at 5:24 PM These birthday party stories are giving me a good cry. Im so sorry. Congrats though on your win. BG Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Barbara for you condolences and thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores February 10, 2016 at 5:19 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Daniel Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 5:32 PM Thank you, Nayda. It is a bittersweet honor.

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2016 at 5:11 PM oh my goodness this is so sad! I knew where it was going but was hoping it would not be true. Sorry for your loss, Daniel. This is a great poem to do for that kind of theme. Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 5:31 PM Thank you, Andrea. It was a very emotional write for me and I thought some would think I was exploiting a sad situation Truth is. I remember his birthday every year. This year I wrote a poem instead.

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2016 at 5:10 PM Hi, Daniel, thanks for reading my latest poem. I am double earth, sun in virgo and moon in Taurus but Libra for my ascending sign. Air and earth fit me best. I have a teeny bit of Aries fire in me too! Let me read this poem now. Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM Thank you for replying to my comment.

Dineen Williams Gault February 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM Oh my goodness, this was so beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 10:34 AM It was thirty years ago, but remembered as if yesterday. Thank you for the kind words.

Connie Marcum Wong February 10, 2016 at 2:19 AM Oh my, this brought tears to my eyes Daniel. You would be the kind of father any son could be proud of. I hope this gem tops the list. It is simply beautiful and very moving. I am sorry for your loss. Blessings, Connie Daniel Turner February 10, 2016 at 4:42 AM Thank you, Connie. I appreciate your support.