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My thanks go out to Lin Lane, my dear friend, who was gracious enough to accept my offer to write together. We all know how talented she is. We have shared our ink before and hopefully some day soon be able to do it again. We hope you enjoy our effort. I love you Lin!

Last Summer Stroll Collaboration With Lin Lane

With friend in tow, we take a stroll
Slight change of scenery
To bid farewell to summer's spell
And its fading greenery
My carefree friend took one last spin
Through weeds now turning gold
Then chased a squirrel hiding brown pearls
To dig in winter's cold

There's flying V's. on Southern breeze
In loud squawking migration
Flying in low to let us know
Their Southern destination
As they go by, wings wave good-bye
As autumn closes in
My friend and I watch them and sigh
Then feel a shift in the wind

Sunlight filters through branches of elm
Discarding summer's fashionable leaves
Wearing golden hues tinged in rust
They fall as tears from one who grieves
My companion sprints after them
But soon gives up the chase
Returning to match his steps with mine
We saunter on at an easy pace

Clouds are rolling in from the North
Painting the sky gray, a little dark
We stop for a moment in hesitation
Wondering if we should leave the park
But we're having such a great time walking
On this crisp cusp of summer's day
And though we didn't do much talking
My Buddy and I decide to stay


   By Lin lane and Daniel Turner

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Debbie Duncan Date: 6/14/2017 5:10:00 PM Oh, I love poetry stories like this. Nice collaboration from the both of you :) I have one called Angel's Hope" & my latest is The Girl And The Maze Keeper. & a few others. Thank you for reading my Shadow poem. I wrote it as I seen a shadow on the wall :) Have an awesome day. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/15/2017 8:32:00 AM Thank you, Debbie. I must drop by and check them out:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/1/2016 8:19:00 PM Your collaboration is pure simpatico! I enjoyed every word. Kudos for creating such a lovely poem together! 7 ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/1/2016 10:13:00 PM Thank you Mrs Connie. I'm glad you enjoyed our little get together. I love writing with Lin. i respect her talent so much.

John Hamilton Date: 9/1/2016 3:28:00 PM This was a lovely write, i felt like I was right there with you! Great collaboration, I couldn't tell who was writing it was that seamless! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/1/2016 6:55:00 PM Thank you John. It's always an honor for me to write with Lin. Yeah, she's that good! I appreciate your kindness.

Lin Lane Date: 9/1/2016 12:41:00 PM Danny, Thank you for allowing me to take this stroll with you and Buddy. The honor was mine and I thank you for such sweet compliments. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/1/2016 1:33:00 PM Believe me Lin, the pleasure was all mine. Although my vocabulary is quite extensive, I'll be damned if I can find the words to tell you what your friendship means to me, so I'll just say thank you and smile. You are truly a treasure.

Charlie Smith Date: 9/1/2016 10:59:00 AM You make a lovely couple in print, congratulations... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/1/2016 11:07:00 AM Thank you, Charlie. Lin is a special friend and I was honored by her acceptance. I appreciate your kindness.

Tim Smith Date: 9/1/2016 10:06:00 AM Enjoying your ink and the wonderful picture you paint. The only thing I get excited for when I see the V's heading your way is that they will be replaced by the Eagles here. If you are healthy you should consider a trip to Starved Rock State Park up here to take in the Eagles...a spectacular sight Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/1/2016 10:21:00 AM Thanks Tim. I don't have to, we have then right here in Hot Springs. We are surrounded by lakes and mountains. I appreciate the offer and the friendly visit:)