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Life Is Hard Enough

Raised bucolic and pedantic
Nothing taken for granted
Dreams are for dreamers
Life is hard
Lessons learned came heavy handed

Fathered by the Golden Rule
Taught to be nobody's fool
Schemes are for schemers
Life is hard
Wits are the logical tool

Breaking from family tradition
Always raising suspicion
Teach the teacher
Life is hard
High price for independent rendition

Days turn into years
Happiness drowns in tears
Believe a believer
Life is hard
Failure is not a career


  an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 2/10/2016 9:20:00 PM I'm sure most of us have broken with the traditions of our parents, etc. I did many times and never regretted it, though certain members of my family did. Their problem, I say, I have my life to live and develop. Staying adamantly in one's traditions is like being stuck forever in cement, where's the freedom, the progress? Glad to got a laugh from Mt. Rushmore. / M Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/10/2016 9:30:00 PM Thank you for your comments, the visit and the laugh. I'm having fun!

Lin Lane Date: 2/10/2016 12:32:00 PM Here is your serious side, Danny. Everyone breaks a rule now and then. Failures don't care, but those with a conscience do, and the fact that you've written this one shows you have a conscience. Well done. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/10/2016 12:36:00 PM Yes my peach, I am feeling a bit philosophical today. I am once again honored by your presence and your wisdom. Your beautiful smile is a reflection of your beautiful heart. Thank you.

Kelli White Date: 2/10/2016 7:22:00 AM Beautiful Daniel Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/10/2016 8:16:00 AM Thank you, dear Kelli. You may be wise beyond your years. I appreciate your dropping by and supporting me with your flattering comments.