Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

My Wish

I wish I was a mountain
With a bold gray granite face
My only tears a waterfall
That magnifies my grace
Each passing cloud, a misty shroud
Which adds to my mystique
Majestically, I'd wear a crown
Of jagged snow-capped peaks

Adorned with trees of all species
A wildlife sanctuary
My slopes I'd share with deer and bear
The bald eagle our emissary
With the wisdom of a billion years
I'd gained through flood and drought
We'd live in peace and harmony
That humans live without

   by Daniel Turner

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Deborah Olson September 30, 2023 at 1:29 AM This is such a good poem .. It strikes the point of relation most perfectly.. Daniel Turner September 30, 2023 at 6:46 AM Thank you very much Deborah. Nice to see you. Hoping you are well:)

Valsa George April 26, 2023 at 5:51 AM Enjoyed the punch in the last lines. Altogether a beautiful poem on the majesty of being a mountain.

Marikate Kingston April 16, 2023 at 2:39 PM So very true, so moving Daniel. I would love to travel to another part of the world and experience interesting things in nature. I'm sure an archeologist would especially enjoy your poem, as I did. "majestic and mystique" so perfectly descriptive of your poem's theme. It is sad to me.. that cutting down a huge tree... can be like losing years.. of history. A well loved poem, that I appreciated being able to read. Daniel Turner April 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Marikate. Cutting down trees is like killing an animal on the endangered species list. They are about the only thing there is that cleans our air. I appreciate your kind comments and support..

Michelle Morris April 5, 2023 at 3:40 PM Thank you for sharing this incredibly beautiful poem. It's a joy to experience. Nature is fantastic. Blessings and best wishes. :-) Daniel Turner April 5, 2023 at 3:52 PM Thank you, Michelle. I've been reading yours , I thought I'd share one with you. Yes, nature is fantastic. Be well young lady:)

Linda Alice Fowler March 23, 2023 at 9:13 AM I love nature Daniel and you have turned this mountain into a true sanctuary in all its glorious wonder! A gem I'm glad I found. Thank you! Daniel Turner March 23, 2023 at 7:56 PM Thank you, Alice:) I appreciate your kind comments and your support. Great to see you again. Be well my friend.

Margarita Lillico March 11, 2023 at 1:42 PM Mountains are commonly referred to as Majestic, touching the horizon standing tall aiming high…. You gave it a face, a character and pride of a human, with your usual monumental, no pun intended, punch - a granite mountain rising over flaws of a man! Great statue of a poem, Daniel! Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 2:10 PM Thank you, Maggie. i don't have much faith in mankind but I do have faith in nature. "Don't (dirty word) with Mother Nature!" Humans are too greedy and too arrogant to learn. Great too see you again:)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 10, 2021 at 4:48 AM Hello Daniel, I came back to read this poem. Now my fav. Enjoy your day my friend.

Paula Goldsmith April 25, 2021 at 11:13 AM WOW!!! What a story/write. "I Love It" Can I be a mountain???? I would love to wear a crown of snow. Have a blessed day...................... Daniel Turner April 25, 2021 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much, Paula. I suppose anything is possible with a little imagination:)Wonderful to see you again.

Paulette Calasibetta March 10, 2021 at 9:13 AM Hi Daniel, Wow, a very poignant piece; it truly fits into what is going on in our country now. The human condition needs to take more stock in how nature and the natural world around us thrives in calm, truth and peace. A beautiful write. Take Care, Paulette

Line Gauthier January 20, 2021 at 4:04 PM Beautiful cry out for peace ~ splendid imagery and flow. So glad to see this wonderful poem in the pages of the 2020 PS Anthology.

Paghunda Zahid October 11, 2020 at 6:12 AM Awesome... Beautiful Imagery... Well done sir,

Angela Crabtree October 1, 2020 at 4:16 PM This is a unique poem. Great example of what if. I can do without crying, myself. Unless, it's the way you put it in your poem. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Angie Daniel Turner October 1, 2020 at 10:16 PM Thank you, Angela. Don't you think a mountain with a waterfall looks a little more majestic and exciting? I suppose it's all a matter of opinion. i appreciate your kindness and hope you are well.

Panagiota Romios September 22, 2020 at 7:39 PM Daniel! What a superb piece. FAV... Pangie xx Daniel Turner September 22, 2020 at 9:29 PM Thank you, Panagiota. I am glad you like it. Hoping you and yours are well.

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2020 at 3:10 PM my goodness how did I miss THIS one. FAVE Daniel Turner September 20, 2020 at 3:24 PM Thank you, Andrea. I guess I slipped one by you. Hey, you can't read them all. Hoping you and yours are well

Darlene De Beaulieu September 14, 2020 at 11:48 AM Hello Daniel Turner, oh what a fantastic poem. You made me feel like I was there. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu September 15, 2020 at 11:53 AM Hello Daniel how are you doing? I hope you are keeping well. Yes I like this poem. You be safe also. Enjoy your day my friend. Daniel Turner September 14, 2020 at 11:53 AM Thank you Darlene. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it:) be safe!

Anna Hopper September 12, 2020 at 10:04 AM This is so beautiful! Truly incredible! Daniel Turner September 12, 2020 at 1:07 PM Thank you Anna. If you are like me, then you are fed up with our country's current situation. I appreciate your kindness. I hope you and yours are well.

Jerry T Curtis September 11, 2020 at 2:24 PM Beeeeeeeeeeeeau-tif-lyyyyyyyyy writen, makes me want to carve it on a rock somewhere Daniel Turner September 11, 2020 at 6:20 PM Thank you Jerry. However, I am sure the rock is more beautiful than a few words. So nice to see you again. I could have sworn I sent you a SM checking up on you but maybe not. I am getting older and my memory tends to play cruel tricks on me. I hope you and yours are well.

Quoth Theraven September 5, 2020 at 3:21 PM Daniel, I came here from Wayne's blog and glad for it. Though it's rare for me to read them and rarer to reply. Can a poem move mountains? Can a blog bring on change? There is wonderful stuff in both. -Richard Daniel Turner September 5, 2020 at 5:17 PM Thank you Richard. We can only hope. You are always a welcome guest. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Gary Radice September 4, 2020 at 2:17 PM An excellent poem worthy of the summit. Daniel Turner September 4, 2020 at 3:26 PM Thank you Gary. I appreciate your kindness. i hope you and yours are well.

Bette Bavington September 2, 2020 at 7:28 PM In this day and time we need peace from the ugliness. To get it through nature is a marvelous way to repair ourselves. I get it as often as I can.lovely poem. Daniel Turner September 3, 2020 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Bette. When I am alone with nature, only then do i find true peace. Wonderful to see you again sweet lady.

Judy Ball September 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM WoW! Love this one. Going into my faves. Exceptional piece. God Bless, JB Daniel Turner September 2, 2020 at 2:37 PM Thank you, Judy. Wonderful to see you again. i hope all is well with you and yours.

Janice Canerdy September 2, 2020 at 1:10 PM Danny, you certainly haven't lost your touch. This is a masterpiece! Janice Daniel Turner September 2, 2020 at 1:21 PM Hello pretty lady. Thank you I appreciate the flowers. I hope you haven't washed away with all of this rain and i pray you are well:)

Charlie Smith August 30, 2020 at 11:02 AM The best poem I've read all day, course I've only read three but tis the best. Your the best old friend, keep writing its good for your soul... Daniel Turner August 30, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thanks Charlie. How are you doing? Are you up and about? Out chasin' wild women again? I know you are taking care of yourself. Great to see you again, old friend.

Paul Callus August 30, 2020 at 6:25 AM Living as one with nature has a lot of positives on offer, Danny. A delightful poem with metaphoric charm. Regards // paul Daniel Turner August 30, 2020 at 1:24 PM Thank you, Paul Glad to see you. Hope all is well with you.

Heidi Sands August 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM This is so nice DT. A favorite for me. Excellent :) Daniel Turner August 23, 2020 at 3:23 PM Hello sweet thang:) I knew you would come around to read sooner or later. I hope you are doing well and staying out of trouble. Wonderful to see you again.

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