Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

In the Grass

Intimations of Immortality (excerpt)

Though nothing can bring back the hour

Of splendor in the grass, glory of the flower

We will grieve not; rather find

Strength in what remains behind

                                         William Wordsworth


I sat  to write a contest poem,
Kept hitting an impasse
When mem'ries of the brother I lost
Came through as clear as glass
As minutes turned to hours,
I relived them one by one
More than once I wiped my tears
At all the things we'd done
The time got by me quickly
Reminiscing for a while
But once my tears had all run dry
I then began to smile
I'm glad he will remain inside
Until the time I pass
And when death comes, we'll both relive
Our "splendor in the grass"


   3/26/23
   Daniel Turner
   Steve Turner 1954-1996

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Panagiota Romios April 30, 2023 at 6:12 PM I am sorry I missed this POTD. I love it, I love the Whitman quote because it’s so true to reality. Sorry about your brother also. I lost a male cousin when he was 40. A giving, fun, and handsome man, we grew up together.Losing hin at age 40 is still painful.. a well deserved POTD Pangie Daniel Turner May 1, 2023 at 5:58 AM Thanks sweetie. Losing my only brother was TOUGH. Not a day goes by... Yes it was a good movie. I loved Natalie Wood. Beautiful actress! Always does a body good to see you, Pangie. Be welll my friend:) Panagiota Romios April 30, 2023 at 6:14 PM That quote was used in the movie, but Whitman gets the credit as you noted. Not the director

Brian Sambourne April 24, 2023 at 8:54 PM Such a grand tribute, movingly conveyed in rhyme. Congratulations on such a fine posting. Be well. Brian Daniel Turner May 1, 2023 at 5:55 AM Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your support:)

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2023 at 10:19 AM Wow I missed your POTD? This is absolutely a gem. I feel this way for my stepbrother taken too soon from us. I love the reference to Splendor in the grass. It was one of my favorite of the movie's show on tv again and again in the 60s

Kim Rodrigues April 1, 2023 at 4:46 AM Congratulations, Daniel, on POTD! A poignant poem indeed…a longing for your brother. Hugs ~ Kim Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:20 AM Thank you, Kim. You're so kind. Have a super weekend:)

Valsa George April 1, 2023 at 4:30 AM I missed quite a number of POTD's. This is such a beautiful poem. The genuine feelings for your brother touch the heart deeply. Yes, we all shall become part of Nature one day and we have live on the memories left behind ! Congratulations on your POTD dear Daniel... Daniel Turner April 1, 2023 at 6:19 AM Thank you, Valsa. Always a pleasure:) I appreciate your time and support. Have a great weekend.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 30, 2023 at 1:03 AM Congratulations on the POTD honor, dear Daniel! Blessings. Daniel Turner March 30, 2023 at 7:19 AM Thank you, Demetrios. You are so kind.

Suzanne Delaney March 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM Dear Daniel: Belated Congratulations on this splendid poem and your POTD honor. I have been behind this as you know but a poem such as this will be a long time enjoyed. The loss of a brother is a deep tragedy to overcome. Sincere wishes, SuZ Daniel Turner March 30, 2023 at 7:18 AM Thank you, SuZ. I appreciate your kindness, your support and you insight. I lost my dad and my brother 6 mos. apart. It was my toughest year.

Jenna Logan March 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM Good morning, Daniel. I hope you accept my hand in friendship and let the past between us be bygones. The sentiments you shared in reminiscing about your brother stirred my thoughts. Our memories come to us unbidden, and we cannot embrace the good ones without acknowledging those that are sad. I think being chosen as the poem of the day is not as important to you as it was to write this. I know it couldn't be done without tears. Jenna Logan March 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM I will correct that. I forget to even look at that page. Enjoy your day as well. Daniel Turner March 29, 2023 at 9:10 AM Thank you, Jenna. i appreciate your kind comments and support. As far as you and I as friends, life is too short (at least for me, I'm old) to hold grudges. I moved on long ago. I'm the one who is blocked, not you. You are always welcome on my page. Be well and have a great afternnon:)

Anne E Sangster - K March 29, 2023 at 5:20 AM A very heartfelt and beautiful poem Daniel :-) Daniel Turner March 29, 2023 at 5:23 AM Thank you, Anne. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Have a wonderful day:)

Mahtab Bangalee March 28, 2023 at 8:31 PM superb and fantastic poem penned on the nature theme; great to read; congrats for beings selected the poem as POTD Daniel Turner March 29, 2023 at 5:22 AM Thank you, Mahtab. Great to see you again.

Ashok Kumar Mishra March 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM Congrats for POTD win.... However why the poem is in rhyme category is humble question. Regards Ashok Ashok Kumar Mishra November 16, 2023 at 9:44 PM Also my deepest sympathy for your brother and respect for your brotherhood. Ashok Kumar Mishra November 16, 2023 at 9:38 PM Dear Daniel I'm not at all qualified about literature and poems... Once just started learning these things... I read your this poem many times by now... With your question I get answer after every reading but it varies... Sometimes I feel like it's free verse and sometimes I feel like rhyme... Today I read it twice... And I realised may be it's the pronunciation in my memory (the way I create sound in my mind while reading) which is creating this conflict...I didn't mean any judgement by my question... I feel I'll improve with reading more and understanding more... Wish you good day ahead Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 8:50 PM Thank you, Ashok. No disrespect, I give up. What's the answer?

Darlene De Beaulieu March 28, 2023 at 3:52 PM Hello Daniel, I can tell thatr you were close to your brother. When the time comes you will be together. Enjoy your evening my friend./Darlene\ Darlene De Beaulieu March 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM Hello Daniel, were you the oldGreat to see you again to Danieest brother. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\ Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 5:56 PM Hello Darlene. Yes, very close. My only brother. great to see you again dear Darlene.

Speaks Volumes March 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM Never be sorry about causing someone to cry happy tears Dan, I have been back to my fave list to read it again and it had the same effect, I too have a great one. so glad this was honoured, Congrats. Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 2:37 PM Thanks, Wendy. Tell him everyday how much you love him:)

Constance La France March 28, 2023 at 12:35 PM Daniel, absolutely beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ! Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:52 PM Thank you, constance. You are so kind:)

Joseph May March 28, 2023 at 11:15 AM Holding on to beautiful memories, A heartfelt write Daniel, Congrats on POTD Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:51 PM Thank you,Joseph. Great to see you again.

Jim Slaughter March 28, 2023 at 10:43 AM Who needs a poetry muse when you have inspiration like this? Excellent piece, Daniel, and a splendid choice for POTD. Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:51 PM Thank you, Jim. You're very kind.

Jeff Kyser March 28, 2023 at 10:28 AM Very nice, Daniel. Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thank you, Jeff. growing up one of my best friends was named Jeff.

Arlo Parker March 28, 2023 at 10:20 AM Great choice for POTD. Poignant and loving tribute, DT. ~;o] Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thanks, AP. Have a greatafternoon.

Brandy Nicole March 28, 2023 at 10:09 AM Daniel, this is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Reliving moments and holding memories so close, will bring soft tears. The ones we love that are no longer with us, live in our hearts forever. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:49 PM Thank you, Brandy. You are sweet. I appreciate your kindness:)

Gershon Wolf March 28, 2023 at 9:59 AM Splenderiferous, Daniel! Congrats on POTD! Splendor and splendrous! ~ gw Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM Thank you, GW.:)

Eve Roper March 28, 2023 at 9:50 AM Congratulations on POTD my friend. Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM Thank you, sweet lady:)

Bill Baker March 28, 2023 at 9:20 AM Touching tribute to your brother. Daniel. It touched off a time of remembering my own brother. It took a while but was a wonderful experience. I hope it does the same for many that read this POTD. Congratulations! Have a great day! Bill Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:47 PM Thank you, Bill. I know it was hard. I am sorry for your loss.

Fin Chuuk March 28, 2023 at 8:06 AM WOW! Danny, congratulations on your POTD with this touching and beautiful poem. Superb! Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:46 PM Thank you, Fin. Have a super day my friend:)

Heidi Sands March 28, 2023 at 7:57 AM Congratulations for POTD! Enjoy :) Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:46 PM Thank you, heidi.

Paula Goldsmith March 28, 2023 at 7:43 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write/tribute. Great memories are the best kind to have. Have a great/blessed day writing away.................... Daniel Turner March 28, 2023 at 1:45 PM Thank you, Paula. You have a great day as well:)

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