Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

No Silent Night

There were no wise men come to see
No king to charge a death decree
No guiding light
No silent night 
No precious gifts or subsidies

There was some help, an old sawbones
A nice warm bed away from home
No family friends 
Just next of kin
Good news went out by telephone

A Leo child not Capricorn
No world to save when I was born
Rejoice with joy
New baby boy
In mother's arms all safe and warm

Today's the day my mom gave birth
The day she put me on this earth
To do my best
Accept no less
To walk upright and have some worth



    8/13/2016
    DOB 8/13/57

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Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2017 at 1:26 PM Congratulations on this lovely tribute to your mother giving you birth, being honored with second placement! : )

Beautiful Scars July 28, 2017 at 7:03 AM Great rhthym and rhyme- full of great imagery and very beautifully expressed. Thank you DT!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu September 3, 2016 at 8:45 PM Daniel thank you for commenting on my poem.I enjoyed reading your poem No Silent Night. well done.I rated your poem 7 Daniel Turner September 3, 2016 at 8:51 PM Thank you Darlene. I appreciate your friendly visits. I think your poetry is good stuff!

Pashang Salehi August 18, 2016 at 2:34 AM My young friend DT, Happy birthday... Pashang Salehi August 18, 2016 at 8:05 PM You bet my younger brother..... Daniel Turner August 18, 2016 at 7:01 AM Thank you Pashang. I appreciate it.

Old Man Emu August 17, 2016 at 2:08 AM Hey, Daniel, enjoyed your tribute to birthday. Well written. Regards, Craig Daniel Turner August 17, 2016 at 9:40 AM Thank you Craig I'm glad you dropped by to leave a smile.

Supraja Kannan August 15, 2016 at 4:19 AM A very happy birthday Daniel...Have a great year ahead.... Daniel Turner August 15, 2016 at 6:34 AM Thank you Supraja.

Tom Quigley August 14, 2016 at 5:59 PM Happy Birthday, Daniel! Be well! Daniel Turner August 15, 2016 at 6:34 AM Thank you Tom.

Bl Devnath August 14, 2016 at 1:47 PM Wish you Happy Birth Day my friend. Beautiful poem, done well. Hugs, Cloudy poet Daniel Turner August 14, 2016 at 2:51 PM Thank you BL. I appreciate your kindness and value your friendship.

Andrea Dietrich August 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM I wished you happy birthday at the blog but sure wish I had seen this poem as well. This is really nice. So you are Leo, huh? They love to be flattered, as I recall. So here goes, you are awesome, handsome and will never look as old as you really are!! (by the way, Maybe Jesus was not Capricorn. They say shepherds would have been with sheep in the spring, not in December!) Daniel Turner August 14, 2016 at 2:50 PM Thank you. Yes I know. It wasn't even a national holiday in the US until 1870. But like everyone else, we'll just pretend. I guess it's a good thing I only use Buddy's photo. LOL You would probably hang mine in your garden to scare away the crows.

Connie Marcum Wong August 14, 2016 at 4:36 AM Well happy happy birthday young man! This is a lovely tribute to your mother. Leos are no ka 'oi Daniel! Aloha, Connie Daniel Turner August 14, 2016 at 4:50 AM Thank you,Connie. So are you.

Lynn Marie August 13, 2016 at 8:44 PM Birthdays are a great time to honour and celebrate those who impact our lives and make us better. Be it with a smile, a comforting presence, a listening ear or encouraging word, our days are brighter because they are in it. You are one of these fine people Daniel..from the lovely wishes here to Jan's poem,(lol..Jan) you have added much light, laughter and care to so many. I join them and hope these wishes "cocoon" you in happiness that carries on each day forward. Happy Birthday my friend :-) Lynn Marie August 13, 2016 at 9:53 PM I love the beauty and truth in your poem. The last line "To walk upright and have some worth" ..caused a tear, so profound. Thank you :-) blessings to all Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 8:53 PM That is very sweet of you young lady. Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and kind words. I have made many friends here in the soup and I love them all.

Cheryl Hoffman August 13, 2016 at 8:26 PM Very nice poem and very happy 60th birthday Daniel!:) Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 8:31 PM Thank you Cheryl. You're very kind.

Joseph P. DiMino August 13, 2016 at 4:43 PM I am certain in heaven there was much rejoicing. Happy birthday Daniel!! Great poem!! Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Joe. That was a very nice thing to say.

Charmaine Chircop August 13, 2016 at 8:30 AM Happy 60th Birthday..As Joan Collins say-Life begins at 60...So Best Wishes..Loved your poem Daniel. Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Charmaine.

Joanna Daniel August 13, 2016 at 7:09 AM A big Happy 60th Birthday to you, Daniel:):):) Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 7:35 AM Thank you, Jo.

Tim Smith August 13, 2016 at 6:58 AM Happy birthday young lad. Don't eat too much cake.... Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 7:35 AM Thank you, Tim.

Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 6:09 AM What a lovely 'birth' day poem Daniel. I hope you have a wonderful day:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 9:28 AM Have posted the poems for you:-):-) hugs Jan xx Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 7:34 AM Thank you, Jan.

Eileen Manassian August 13, 2016 at 5:13 AM :) Happy birthday, dear. Nice way to share this announcement. Hope life treats you well. I'm still away on vacation in Cyprus. Will get back into the thick of things when I get home. Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 5:44 AM Thank you, Eileen. Enjoy your vacation!

Nette Onclaud August 13, 2016 at 4:36 AM i'm enchanted by this, daniel... have a fine leo kind of celebration!..huggs Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 4:52 AM Thank you, Nette.

Probir Gupta August 13, 2016 at 4:25 AM Lovely ... Amazing ... Happy birthday ... Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 4:52 AM Thank you, Probir.

Alexis Y. August 13, 2016 at 4:14 AM You wrote a amazing poem about your birth.May all of your wishes and dreams come. I hope this day and the days to come be filled with love from your family and friends. Happy Birthday Daniel:-) Alexis Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 4:51 AM Thank you, Alexis.