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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

Howard Tunick

Date: 1/13/2016 8:44:00 PM

You are quite the story teller!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/14/2016 5:38:00 AM

Thanks for the flowers.

Skat A

Date: 1/13/2016 6:53:00 PM

a lovely write, Daniel.... thank you for sharing. SKAT

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/13/2016 8:15:00 PM

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.