Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

I Slipped On a Teardrop

I slipped on a teardrop
Landed in a tragedy
People with twisted minds
On random killing sprees
No legitimate reason
Fueled by ignorant hate
Politicians turning their heads
Letting guns proliferate
Unspeakable heinous acts
Leaving a trail of grief
Justifying murder
For a radicalized belief
But selling assault rifles
And other weapons of war
Doesn't make anyone safer
It only guarantees more
I slipped on a teardrop
Fell into a river of tears
With an endless armada of bodies
Exacerbating  fear


    an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Freddie Robinson Jr. June 26, 2017 at 7:55 PM This is great poetry, Daniel! Your ability to vicariously make the reader see/feel the pain and horror is amazing. You wield a golden pen my friend. Your voice, I love hearing in an insane world. This poem is deeply moving, it is a special kind of poem. Very rare. Love always. Freddie Robinson Jr. June 26, 2017 at 7:58 PM Btw ... You pen wonderful titles. That is one of my keys to interest me to read a poem, having an interesting title. Much love, bro.

Winged Warrior June 26, 2016 at 7:41 AM Congrats! on win Daniel...god bless...^WW^ Daniel Turner June 26, 2016 at 8:40 AM Thank you my friend. Have a blessed day!

Bl Devnath June 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Daniel Turner June 25, 2016 at 4:01 PM Thank you BL. Your kindness is never taken for granted. I appreciate your friendship.

Skat A June 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM Daniel, awesome to read your winning poem. Skat Daniel Turner June 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM Thank you SKAT, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot to me.

Cindi Rockwell June 25, 2016 at 10:01 AM Excellent write and oh, so right! Thank you for entering my contest and sharing your art! Daniel Turner June 25, 2016 at 3:58 PM Thank you Cindi for letting me participate and then for the recognition of this important subject.

Jean Murray June 22, 2016 at 7:18 PM I hear the gun reform law was shot down Daniel.ked Daniel Turner June 22, 2016 at 7:51 PM Yes, it is a very sore spot with me. We supposedly live in a democratic society and the majority of the citizens want gun reform but the gun lobbyist have too much money. Senators are obviously a dime a dozen.

Meenakshi Raina June 20, 2016 at 11:51 PM I liked the way you slipped on a tear drop and wrote this wonderful write....good luck in the contest... Daniel Turner June 21, 2016 at 7:14 AM Thank you Meenakshi. I love my country but not so much politicians. Too corrupt. I appreciate your support and friendly visits.

Wendy Rycroft June 20, 2016 at 6:13 PM A good version of slipping on a teardrop x Daniel Turner June 20, 2016 at 7:10 PM Thank you Wendy. I appreciate the friendly visit and the kind comments.

Anisha Dutta June 19, 2016 at 9:01 PM Precise with deep thought. Good composition, Daniel Daniel Turner June 19, 2016 at 10:01 PM Thank you Anisha. I appreciate your support.

Janice Canerdy June 19, 2016 at 8:27 PM Concise and meaningful--a 7, Daniel! Janice Daniel Turner June 19, 2016 at 8:37 PM Thank you, Janice. I appreciate your support.

John Hamilton June 19, 2016 at 12:32 PM "Fell into a river of tears" love that line! So well written, more tears will fall before this world gets better! Thanks for your thoughtful write. Daniel Turner June 19, 2016 at 12:47 PM Thank you for your supporting comments and your friendly visits. I'm afraid you are right, more tears will fall.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 19, 2016 at 9:07 AM - Weapons are a tool for cowards ..... poor use of power - very well written, Daniel - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner June 19, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thank you A-L for your support. Haven't spoken for a while. I hope you are well.

Joanna Daniel June 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM Shows how ugly our beautiful world has turned out to be because of senseless human actions. Well expressed, Daniel:) Daniel Turner June 19, 2016 at 8:38 AM It is truly sad. Obviously, I am an advocate for responsible gun legislation. Thank you for your time and your comment.