Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

My Previous Life

The South had Fallen
Horace Greeley came callin'
"Go west and grow up with the country"
Destruction and death
They packed and left
With horses wagons and sundries
Wounded and bruised
Nothing to lose
Their resolve hardened by fire
Disillusioned men 
Starting over again
Peace and freedom was all they desired
Hardships faced
Sidearms embraced
Settling throughout the west
Faith as their guide
Restoring some pride
The embodiment of America's best
Rebels and Yanks
Together closed ranks
Built a new heart for a nation
"Go west young man
seek fortune and land"
Romantic remembered sensation


   an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Roberto Delgado February 27, 2023 at 8:40 PM I really like the progression, the story, how it goes from "destruction and death" "wounded and bruised", then as the attention turns west, it slowly becomes positive, hopeful, and at last "Romantic". A slow sunrise. Daniel Turner February 28, 2023 at 4:35 AM Thank you, Roberto. I wasn't trying to get you to read it but I appreciate it none the less. As you can see it was the 2nd poem I ever posted. Seems like an eternity for me. I have learned alot since this was written.

Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 11:51 PM I think I've seen a few ghosts around Atlanta. And ah - the undiscovered country....

Vladislav Raven February 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM Hi Daniel, nothing wrong with being a history buff my friend. The same here, i have always had a great interest in history. I do appreciate this write and the excellent way in which you have written it. The war over many turned there eyes west. They had need of a new direction and as you say they needed to find peace and freedom for themselves. The new journey. Excellent write, you did paint your canvas well. A seven and a fave. Vladislav. Daniel Turner February 7, 2016 at 12:15 PM Thank you my friend for your kind words and support and for your valuable time. Always a pleasure. Peace

Howard Tunick January 13, 2016 at 8:44 PM You are quite the story teller! Daniel Turner January 14, 2016 at 5:38 AM Thanks for the flowers.

Skat A January 13, 2016 at 6:53 PM a lovely write, Daniel.... thank you for sharing. SKAT Daniel Turner January 13, 2016 at 8:15 PM Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.