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Lonely Words

Do you recall the days when one was two Sad lonely words found friendly words that rhymed Gray winter clouds gave way to skies of blue Loud bells of laughter rang like wedding chimes Poems grew like flowers in the warm spring rain Coins tossed in wishing wells turned in to dreams With nothing left to lose and all to gain We sailed our wooden ships down tear filled streams But then the seasons changed as seasons do Elusive muses took their rhymes away And all they left behind was me and you The wind blew out the flame of hope that day The seasons some day soon may change again Sad lonely words will try to find a friend by Daniel Turner

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/9/2016 7:03:00 PM

This is a beautiful well written poem Daniel I enjoyed it.I agree with Carole this poem should be a 10

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/23/2016 6:30:00 PM

I made this poem my favourite.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/11/2016 5:50:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. You are too kind:)

Carole Duet

Date: 11/2/2016 9:39:00 PM

I gave it a 7 but it should be a 10...

Carole Duet

Date: 11/2/2016 9:38:00 PM

This poem should become a classic IMO. I just think it expresses the feelings of so many people out there...including me. :(

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/2/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thank you Carole. I'm sorry you can relate but glad you stopped by to read and comment. Sometimes our friends get away from us and yes it is very sad.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/2/2016 10:21:00 AM

Well, you know just how to compare:) I sail in the same boat currently, Daniel, and can sadly relate:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/2/2016 10:41:00 AM

I'm so sorry you can relate:( Thank you for stopping by to read today. Perhaps we'll be two ships passing in the night:)

Judy Ball

Date: 11/1/2016 12:21:00 PM

A sad but beautifully worded poem my friend. I find words to be like clay. A true artiste can bend and shape them into whatever they like. Lets just hope the artiste is kind and not vindictive for words can be used to heal, build and soothe or they can be used as a weapon. It just depends. You have used them beautifully here. A touching piece. Bravo. A seven from me. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 3:20:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Judy for your warm insight and your kind comments. I appreciate your support:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/1/2016 8:21:00 AM

Ahh!! The modern poetry is different from that of years gone by but I like some of all of it just like in music but some so called music I reject..Thanks for dropping by with a kind review..Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/1/2016 8:42:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Sara. It's always my pleasure when you drop by. You are so sweet:)

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/31/2016 7:08:00 PM

To write a poem filled with truth one has to have experienced this truth...an insightful poem

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 8:30:00 PM

Frederic sir, it is always an honor when you drop by. i appreciate your kindness and your support. I'm glad you liked it.

Probir Gupta

Date: 10/31/2016 11:02:00 AM

Another beautiful poem ... you are never in lean season ... Loved it ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 12:40:00 PM

Thank you, Probir. How kind of you to say. I appreciate your friendly visits.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2016 3:35:00 PM

Definitely worth another read. I also enjoyed reading the comments.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/31/2016 12:39:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. You are always welcome!

Mike Hauser

Date: 10/30/2016 7:33:00 AM

Love reading your works

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:57:00 AM

Thanks Mike. The feeling is mutual:):)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/30/2016 3:27:00 AM

Daniel....I hope the sadness and loneliness is short lived. It is such a beautiful poem...albeit the tinge of sorry. Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/31/2016 9:16:00 AM

That was tinge of sorrow...oooops. Yes, without rain...the flowers won't grow.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:56:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen. Sort of like life, short lived with just a tinge of sadness. I can live with that:):) It has to rain sometime!

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/30/2016 1:34:00 AM

Deep and sad... But very beautiful... A big 7...

Supraja Kannan
Date: 10/30/2016 10:06:00 AM

Yes... Collage of Ixora flowers... Andrea wanted to see the ixora flowers..So I kept it as my avatar...

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:54:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. You are so kind. I noticed you have once again changed the icon photo. (Flowers)?

Afzal Nusker

Date: 10/30/2016 12:13:00 AM

A wonderful poem with artistic expressions, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Afzal. I really appreciate that kind comment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/29/2016 7:11:00 PM

You already know how much I like this poem Danny. Have you ever thought of joining a group of widows and widowers? That is what I would do if I were alone. Blessings, Connie 7 ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:49:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. You're so sweet. No I haven't. We'll have to discuss it sometime in an email.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/29/2016 1:06:00 PM

We can dwell on the loneliness or sail on out into a vast new sea...loved this melancholy write

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:44:00 AM

Never was one much for open water, Tim. Thanks for dropping by. Hoping you are well:)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/29/2016 12:59:00 PM

This is wonderful in it's sadness, melancholy days, will pass, have a great day!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/30/2016 7:42:00 AM

Thank you, John.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/29/2016 8:56:00 AM

It seems the "We sailed our wooden ships down tear filled streams" is very quotable. I too am taken with this piece.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/29/2016 9:22:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. You are so very kind. I appreciate your time and support:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/29/2016 8:27:00 AM

Very nice Daniel. Well written. I feel the sadness in this. I also agree with John, as I was going to say I love the line "we sailed our wooden ships down tear filled streams"!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/29/2016 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. I'm glad you liked it and yes it is a little sad. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

John Lawless

Date: 10/29/2016 6:49:00 AM

"We sailed our wooden ships down tear filled streams" That is one great line Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/29/2016 6:58:00 AM

Thank you, John. Isn't that what we do? I know I do. I really appreciate your kindness.

Paloma P

Date: 10/29/2016 6:39:00 AM

Perfectly personified, there's always gray to life, wait long enough and it'll change colors. Love 'Elusive muses took their rhymes away', wish I had thought of that! :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/29/2016 6:57:00 AM

Thank you, Paloma. You are really a sweet lady:) I appreciate your kind comments and your friendship.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 10/29/2016 6:20:00 AM

Sad and beautifully written, Daniel. I love 'We sailed our wooden ships down tear filled streams'. Definitely +7. Barry

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/29/2016 6:56:00 AM

Thank you, Barry. I really appreciate your kind comments and high marks:)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/28/2016 11:17:00 PM

Beautiful and sad and sadly beautiful. I could feel it, and still do. Sending you all thoughts golden, all the days ... CayCay

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/28/2016 11:24:00 PM

Thank you, CayCay. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Just a little low today:(

Nikki Reynolds

Date: 10/28/2016 10:42:00 PM

I like it!! A lot!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/28/2016 10:49:00 PM

Thank you, Nikki. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind comments:)