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Making Friends

I walked out to a cottonwood
Who lives out in the hay
And since he had no livelihood
Decided I would stay

A root of his became my chair
He sighed and gently swayed
As silently he cleaned the air
I rested in his shade

I told him 'bout my neighborhood
The miles I walked each day
But if he cared in all likelihood
I knew he'd never say

Though it was just a short affair
His kindness was displayed
And as I left I was aware
A new friend had been made


     Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2020

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Bj Legros Kelley Date: 6/23/2021 6:19:00 PM I love this poem. We had a cottonwood tree once, it too was special to me. It was failing when we first moved to that house, and I nurtured the tree and babied it until it was strong and healthy. I was sad to leave it when we moved away, I did feel a special bond with that tree, I hated to leave it. Funny you should write this about a cottonwood. Maybe there is a special feeling of friendship they emit that we feel. Very sweet, peaceful, and interesting poem. In my FAVs! Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 6/26/2021 12:00:00 PM I simply had to google how in the world the tree helped you know when the fish were biting! Very interesting!! I will pass this on to my sons and husband, they will be happy to listen to the cottonwoods any time they have this to tell! That is amazing! Daniel Turner Date: 6/23/2021 6:34:00 PM Thank you, BJ. Raised in the country, cottonwoods always told us when the fish were biting. That's how we knew it was a good time to go fishing .Great to see you again. Hoping you are well.

Ann Foster Date: 5/15/2021 7:39:00 PM Well written. This was a fun read. Warm and welcoming... Ann Login to Reply

Sand Blown Date: 2/27/2021 6:41:00 PM ...nice write....tree roots connect as do an animals neural brain fibres....a forests memories date thousands of years....so we are relatively as their ghostly friends ...stan sand Login to Reply

Francis J Grasso Date: 4/10/2020 8:47:00 AM Nice piece of work, Daniel. I love the easy-going rhythm you put in this poem. ...Fran Login to Reply

Bette Bavington Date: 2/29/2020 5:12:00 PM The reason we brought our place was for the trees. They provide us with shade during the summer. I can see why you got POTD. It is a super poem. To be sure what you talked about to your new friend will never be repeated. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/29/2020 8:41:00 PM Yes ma'am i think my secrets are safe:) Thank you very much for the warm friendly visit. I hope you are well, Bette.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/22/2020 7:09:00 PM Hello Daniel Turner, yes a new friend was made. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/29/2020 8:39:00 PM Thank you, Darlene.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/14/2020 7:29:00 PM I see this got POTD. It's so deserving of it. I wrote a haiku set a long time ago with similar theme. I love my trees we planted! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/16/2020 10:40:00 PM Thank you Andrea. Yeah. I do love trees!

Alexis Y. Date: 2/14/2020 7:07:00 AM Hi Daniel, I don’t know how I missed this one. I don’t think I’ve read a poem about “ Cottonwood” in this manner before. Such a well written and clever write. Congrats on getting the poem of the day. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/16/2020 10:40:00 PM Thank you Alexis. Glad you dropped in:)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/12/2020 2:56:00 PM Lovely! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/13/2020 8:25:00 AM Thank you, Kim. Wonderful to see you again.

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/12/2020 11:05:00 AM I really like this one, Daniel. No wonder it was Poem of the Day last week! Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/12/2020 11:50:00 AM Thank you, Janice. Hope you are staying dry.

Kurt Philip Behm Date: 2/12/2020 10:03:00 AM Magnificent, love it Daniel. Kurt Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/12/2020 11:49:00 AM Thank you, Kurt.

Line Gauthier Date: 2/11/2020 3:12:00 PM Congrats on your POTD, Daniel. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/12/2020 11:49:00 AM Thank you Line. Wonderful to see you again:)

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/10/2020 9:55:00 PM Just an ingenious write on a topic that --- well, who would ever think to write about cottonwood, except a Poet of the Day! Congrats! Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/11/2020 2:08:00 PM Thank you, Gershon. I appreciate you support:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/9/2020 8:40:00 PM I know I commented on this favorite poem, but don't see my comment Daniel. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Daniel. I loved this heartfelt love for trees my friend. It is wonderful to have you back at PS again. Bravo! xxoo Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/14/2020 2:05:00 AM That I am! xxoo Daniel Turner Date: 2/9/2020 8:46:00 PM Thank you, This is my best Robert Frost imitation. I had been reading some of his poems and this is what came out. Mrs Connie, you have always been my number 1 fan:)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/9/2020 3:52:00 PM I love the way you personified the Cottonwood tree, Daniel. Just look at the ways trees benefit us -- providing shade, and cleansing the air. I can see why this got a POTD, Daniel. Congratulations! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/9/2020 8:44:00 PM Thank you Carolyn. Always a pleasure when you drop by:)

Charles Messina Date: 2/9/2020 12:26:00 PM Nice! Congratulations on POTD, Daniel. Terrific write with a great message. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/9/2020 12:33:00 PM Thank you Charles. I appreciate you dropping by to read and comment:)

Anna Hopper Date: 2/7/2020 11:44:00 AM This is awesome! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/7/2020 12:11:00 PM Thank you, Anna. I am glad you enjoyed it. I love Robert Frost and this is my attempt at writing a "Robert Frost" poem. I appreciate your kindness:)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 2/6/2020 9:18:00 PM I love cottonwoods :))) Congrats on POTD! Delightful piece Daniel. Hugs! xomo Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/6/2020 10:55:00 PM Thanks Mo:) Great to see you again.

Kurt Philip Behm Date: 2/6/2020 6:31:00 PM Very Nice! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/6/2020 6:34:00 PM Thank you. I am a big fan of Robert Frost. I was trying to write a Robert Frost poem although I think it might be a little too simple. Wonderful to see you again, Kurt, and congratulations on the new book:)

Tania Kitchin Date: 2/5/2020 3:39:00 PM Congratulations on POTD, a great poem! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 3:41:00 PM Thank you, Tania. I appreciate your kindness.

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/5/2020 2:29:00 PM :) Your little story made me smile. This is cute, clever and creative. Congratulations Daniel, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 2:40:00 PM Making you smile, makes me smile. Thank you, Brandy:)

Paul Callus Date: 2/5/2020 12:53:00 PM A pleasure to be rereading this poem, Danny....and to deliver congratulations re POTD award! Regards // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 1:59:00 PM Thank you Paul. Wonderful to see you again. everything going OK?

Jan Allison Date: 2/5/2020 10:55:00 AM Having read the poem and your comments You are at one with nature, you have created a safe haven for birds and wildlife it sounds idyllic. Many congratulations on your POTD Daniel:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 11:05:00 AM Jan. being raised in rural America, most of my youth was spent around trees, lakes and gardens. They simply became a large part of my life. I can nurse a sick tree better than I can nurse a sick child. lol Thank you for a lovely visit. Great to see you again:)

Heidi Sands Date: 2/5/2020 10:49:00 AM Excellent POTD DT! Congratulations :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 11:02:00 AM Thank you Heidi. Wonderful to see you. How's thangs?

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/5/2020 10:32:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD. I love to be outside with the trees and birds. A great friend that listens is the best. I have never had a tree talk back to me. Enjoy your day...... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 10:37:00 AM Thank you Paula. Yes, even in my advancing years I still love to play in the dirt. Sometimes all a body needs is for someone/something to listen as we vent and work through our problems. Thanks for the lovely visit:)

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