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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

Date: 7/28/2017 1:26:00 PM

Congratulations on this lovely tribute to your mother giving you birth, being honored with second placement! : )

Lu Loo

Date: 7/28/2017 7:03:00 AM

Great rhthym and rhyme- full of great imagery and very beautifully expressed. Thank you DT!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/3/2016 8:45:00 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
Date: 9/3/2016 8:51:00 PM

Thank you Darlene. I appreciate your friendly visits. I think your poetry is good stuff!

Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/18/2016 2:34:00 AM

My young friend DT, Happy birthday...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 8/18/2016 8:05:00 PM

You bet my younger brother.....

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/18/2016 7:01:00 AM

Thank you Pashang. I appreciate it.

Old Man Emu

Date: 8/17/2016 2:08:00 AM

Hey, Daniel, enjoyed your tribute to birthday. Well written. Regards, Craig

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/17/2016 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Craig I'm glad you dropped by to leave a smile.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 8/15/2016 4:19:00 AM

A very happy birthday Daniel...Have a great year ahead....

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/15/2016 6:34:00 AM

Thank you Supraja.

Tom Quigley

Date: 8/14/2016 5:59:00 PM

Happy Birthday, Daniel! Be well!

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/15/2016 6:34:00 AM

Thank you Tom.

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/14/2016 1:47:00 PM

Wish you Happy Birth Day my friend. Beautiful poem, done well. Hugs, Cloudy poet

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/14/2016 2:51:00 PM

Thank you BL. I appreciate your kindness and value your friendship.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2016 10:30:00 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
Date: 8/14/2016 2:50:00 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

Date: 8/14/2016 4:36:00 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
Date: 8/14/2016 4:50:00 AM

Thank you,Connie. So are you.

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/13/2016 8:44:00 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
Date: 8/13/2016 9:53:00 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
Date: 8/13/2016 8:53:00 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

Date: 8/13/2016 8:26:00 PM

Very nice poem and very happy 60th birthday Daniel!:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 8:31:00 PM

Thank you Cheryl. You're very kind.

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/13/2016 4:43:00 PM

I am certain in heaven there was much rejoicing. Happy birthday Daniel!! Great poem!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Joe. That was a very nice thing to say.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/13/2016 8:30:00 AM

Happy 60th Birthday..As Joan Collins say-Life begins at 60...So Best Wishes..Loved your poem Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Charmaine.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/13/2016 7:09:00 AM

A big Happy 60th Birthday to you, Daniel:):):)

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Jo.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/13/2016 6:58:00 AM

Happy birthday young lad. Don't eat too much cake....

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Tim.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/13/2016 6:09:00 AM

What a lovely 'birth' day poem Daniel. I hope you have a wonderful day:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/13/2016 9:28:00 AM

Have posted the poems for you:-):-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 7:34:00 AM

Thank you, Jan.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/13/2016 5:13:00 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
Date: 8/13/2016 5:44:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen. Enjoy your vacation!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/13/2016 4:36:00 AM

i'm enchanted by this, daniel... have a fine leo kind of celebration!..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 4:52:00 AM

Thank you, Nette.

Probir Gupta

Date: 8/13/2016 4:25:00 AM

Lovely ... Amazing ... Happy birthday ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/13/2016 4:52:00 AM

Thank you, Probir.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/13/2016 4:14:00 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
Date: 8/13/2016 4:51:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis.