Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

It's the Thought That Counts

Trinkets and treasures, given away
Something for nothing, what can I say?
Jewelry or gold
Some artwork of old
A gift for someone on my mind today

Shopping, searching, a second hand store
Pirate and pilfer, the bargains galore
A want or a need
Obsession or greed
It all depends what you're looking for

Recycle a relic, admire an antique
Killing some time, in a brownstone boutique
Whatever the find
Be it crude or refined
A gift for a friend, guaranteed unique.  

                                   Daniel Turner

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Joanna Daniel July 25, 2024 at 7:45 AM Lovely:)

Craig Cornish June 24, 2024 at 10:53 AM Always enjoy your thoughts Daniel and the clever mix of meter and rhyme! Daniel Turner June 24, 2024 at 11:56 AM Hi Craig! Thank you:) I hope life is treating you well. Ive been very busy. I have a brand new granddaughter and things are rather hectic. Take care old friend:)

Mystic Rose Rose June 21, 2024 at 8:40 AM I love rummaging through old things, second hand stores and garage sales, you never know what treasure you will find, This is a delightful poem Daniel, thanks for sharing, have a great day Daniel Turner June 24, 2024 at 11:54 AM Hello Rose:) Always a pleasure to look up and see your pretty photo. Glad you liked my little poem and yes it is a lot of fun. Take care sweet lady:)

Caryl Muzzey June 18, 2024 at 9:32 AM A very nice write Daniel. I love antiquing with a friend. I find so many memories from my childhood. I think we all want to hold on to some parts of childhood. Thank you for sharing. ~Caryl Daniel Turner June 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM Thank you Caryl. Love the way you spell your name:) I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. I think most of us like rummaging through second hand stores. It is indeed fun.

Linda Alice Fowler June 16, 2024 at 7:22 AM I love this unique write dear Daniel. Treasure, trash, trinket...all in the eyes of the beholder. A gift to hold forever. :) Linda Alice Fowler June 16, 2024 at 9:28 AM Happy Father's Day dearest friend. You may find me junking...er...shopping in many a fun store, not only to keep cool. ;) hugs, Alice :) Daniel Turner June 16, 2024 at 8:42 AM Hello Alice:) Wonderful to see you again. Is it hot enough for you? Find a nice air conditioned 2nd hand store and kill some time. LOL Try to stay out of the heat! Thank you for dropping by to read:)

Diane Christian June 9, 2024 at 12:19 PM A nice poem. It is the thought that counts. Sentiment is priceless. I love it more if my family but me Turkish delight because that's my favourite they don't have to give me anything fancy. I enjoy shopping in charity shops Daniel Turner June 16, 2024 at 8:39 AM Thank you, Diane Yes, a perfect way to kill time but only if its air conditioned. LOL I had much rather give a gift than receive one. I appreciate your time and kindness.

Mike Gentile June 6, 2024 at 3:57 AM Daniel, I loved the thoughts and memories conjured by your lines! I really like the way you constructed this, the nice flow and the marvelous rhymes! Happy Thursday! Daniel Turner June 16, 2024 at 8:37 AM Hello Mike. Great to see you again. Thanks for dropping by to read and comment. I am one who loves rhyming poems. Never could get the hang of free verse. Stay safe and be well.

Eileen Manassian June 1, 2024 at 5:45 AM Lovely. I do love antiques. Enjoyed this piece. Hope all is well. Daniel Turner June 16, 2024 at 8:34 AM Thank you, Eileen. Always great to see you. Yes, I am well. Just getting old!

Eve Roper May 27, 2024 at 4:20 PM :) hello friend, I am one of the worst. Someone's garbage is another's treasure. Daniel Turner May 28, 2024 at 4:56 AM LOL I guess we'd make a pretty good pair because i love rummaging through secondhand stores also. Great to see you Eve. I hope all is well with you and yours. Thank you for a lovely visit.

Janice Canerdy May 7, 2024 at 2:16 PM I find this poem to be very appealing because of what it states and what it implies. The uniqueness may be a characteristic of the search, the searcher, the gift, and the recipient. I enjoyed, Danny. Janice Daniel Turner May 28, 2024 at 4:54 AM Thank you, Janice. Wonderful to see you again. I hope life is treating you kindly and all is well:)

Suzanne Delaney May 6, 2024 at 5:02 AM Hi Daniel: I am always intrigued by Antique or Second-hand stores. The stories the objects hold. I keep all mine because my sentimental side won’t let them go. A FAV for me dear poet friend. Suzanne Delaney May 7, 2024 at 5:02 AM No, further East to the Blue Ridge Mountains. I missed the spring flowers this year but the Rhododendrons will be blooming Daniel Turner May 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM Hi SuZ:) It is amazing what some people throw away or donate to charity but I love looking. You're looking good as ever. Going to the Rockies? You might find some clean air up there. Enjoy and have fun. Always a pleasure to see you:)

Kim Rodrigues May 5, 2024 at 12:34 PM That’s what I like about a second hand store…something unique. I found a lovely friendship figurine in such a store. My friend and I exchanged our birthday gifts. How in synch are we…you guessed it! The same! Wow! Daniel Turner May 6, 2024 at 9:32 AM Hello Kim:) LOL Thank you for dropping by with your kind and funny comment. Always great to see you. I hope all is well with you and yours:)

Tonye George May 4, 2024 at 5:46 AM It's really the thoughts that count. Just like it aids actions. Great write Turner. Tonye George May 25, 2024 at 4:06 PM You good? Daniel Turner May 5, 2024 at 6:05 AM Thank you so much Tonye. I truly value your time and your kindness. I hope you have a super Sunday young lady:)

Eileen Manassian May 3, 2024 at 6:11 PM Loved this piece and the sentiments it portrays. I love antiques and would have a field day in an antique store. Great write Daniel Turner May 4, 2024 at 5:19 AM Hello Eileen:) Havent seen you in a long time. Thank you so much for your kind review of my poem. Who doesn't like pilfering a second hand store? Wonderful to see you. I hope life is treating you kindly.

Andrea Dietrich May 3, 2024 at 4:09 PM This is sweet, Daniel. I look around at many cute little gifts given to me by friends and it saddens me how my own family does not even appreciate the cuteness of them. My daughter wants me to throw out all my nic nacs and of course, hubbie would love to see all my stuff today in the garbage. At my age I am getting not to care any more. Even my grandkids prefer money to thoughtful unique gifts. Sorry this just made me think of disappointments Daniel Turner May 3, 2024 at 4:14 PM LOL In this materialistic world we live in, it doesn't surprise me. Very few people understand the virtue of humility. Great to see you again. Thank you for dropping by to read and comment. I hope life is being kind to you:)

Paul Callus May 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM It's definitely the thought that counts, and I'll tell you what I think Danny...that this is such a delightful poem which flows smoothly under the guise of a Limerick...a pleasure to read. ~ Best regards my friend // paul Daniel Turner May 3, 2024 at 10:18 AM Thank you, Paul. I was going to classify it as a limerick but it wasn't bawdy so I called it a rhyme. Always good to see you my friend. I hope you are enjoying some nice weather and are taking it easy.

Ann Peck May 3, 2024 at 9:01 AM What a thoughtful man--looking for a very special gift that once warmed another's heart! That's special, Daniel. Daniel Turner May 3, 2024 at 10:15 AM Thank you, Ann. So nice to see you again. It's been a while:) I hope life has been treating you kindly.

Lisa Ricci April 30, 2024 at 11:50 AM Hello Mr. Daniel. Its nice to see a post by you once again. I hope all is well. I very much like your theme to which is very charming. A gift does not have to be new or expensive. I love the treasures that have meaning and a story behind them. Those are the true gifts. (smile smile smile). May this day find you well. It was a pleasure turning to your page. Thank you for sharing your skilled poetic talent. Have a wonderful night. Peace and Blessings now and always. (smile) Daniel Turner May 1, 2024 at 2:41 PM Hello Lisa:) So good to see you again. Thanks for stopping by. How are things across the pond? Still working everyday? Life been treating you kindly? Always a pleasure to see you my dear.

Paula Goldsmith April 30, 2024 at 7:33 AM What a wonderful write. I love old stores for looking/shopping. One can kind some great things. I wish you would write more. Love to read your work. Have a wonderful day writing away......................... Daniel Turner April 30, 2024 at 7:40 AM Thank you Paula. A guilty pleasure for sure, second hand stores. I really appreciate your kindness and support. Im always looking for inspiration, something that makes me sit and write but I do have other interests and obligations. Have a super day:)

Nancy Kaufman April 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM Dear Daniel, It's nice to hear you are still out there penning poems. I think this experience resonated well with so many of us. Blessings to you Daniel Turner April 30, 2024 at 5:50 AM Hello Nancy. Great to see you also. Yes, I still write occasionally. Thank you for dropping by to read and comment. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Anonomus Scorpio April 28, 2024 at 9:48 AM I find the best parts of my soul are found in the time spent in random haberdasherys' or 5 & Dimes. It has been to long my friend since my last visit.... Sincerly A.S. Daniel Turner April 30, 2024 at 5:48 AM Hello AS. How are you? I hope life has been treating you and yours well. I really appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. I think everyone loves a bargain store. Be well my friend:)

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 24, 2024 at 6:31 AM Dear Daniel, A great celebration with the essence of gift-giving, emphasizing that it's the thought behind the gesture that genuinely matters. I loved that from trinkets to treasures found in secondhand stores, each item carries meaning and uniqueness, reflecting the depth of consideration for the recipient. It truly is the value of a gift lies not in its price tag, but in the sentiment and thoughtfulness behind it. - Blessings, Daniel Daniel Turner April 24, 2024 at 8:15 AM Thank you, Daniel. I always enjoy your friendly visits and your kind reviews of my writing. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Deb M April 24, 2024 at 2:20 AM How lovely to see you again YM !! Can relate to this great poem as l love antiques, vintage, second hand goods and up-cycling but mostly a good old rummage!! I hope the recipient of your gift enjoys your thoughtfulness!…YL x Daniel Turner April 24, 2024 at 2:46 AM Hello Deb. How's things? Its always a trip down memory lane, all of the nostalgia and it's all inexpensive or used to be. Not so much anymore. So wonderful to see you YL. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a smile.

Lin Lane April 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM aww, Danny. You shouldn't have. ;-) I love browsing in antique stores and wondering about the history of things that catch my eye. It's great to see you with a new post, and a well written one. Daniel Turner April 24, 2024 at 2:42 AM Thank you Lin. Second hand stores, thrift stores the perfect way to kill a hot afternoon. You know what they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure". Great to see you and thanks for being a friend:)