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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

Date: 2/27/2023 8:40:00 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
Date: 2/28/2023 4:35:00 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

Date: 2/26/2017 11:51:00 PM

I think I've seen a few ghosts around Atlanta. And ah - the undiscovered country....

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/7/2016 12:02:00 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
Date: 2/7/2016 12:15:00 PM

Thank you my friend for your kind words and support and for your valuable time. Always a pleasure. Peace