Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

Out On a Limb

Hitch-hiking on the road of yellow bricks
I took a chance upon a passing whim
It ferried me where thins grow out from thickes
Turns out, I found myself out on a limb

Imagine, on a limb and at my age
How could I get my feet back on the ground
My first instinct was fly into a rage
A brainstorm came, then all my anger drowned

Yet this was not my first time on a limb
Fact is, I've shinnied down more than a few
These days, instead of taking it so grim
I've learned to sit and just enjoy the view 

If you're caught on a limb by some mistake
The bright side is, the damned thing didn't break


     by Daniel Turner

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Connie Marcum Wong January 3, 2018 at 10:44 AM This poem is so delightful Daniel! I am sorry I have not been around much...too many health issues this past year. But 2018 is looking up. I wish you a wonderful New Year my friend. Love, Connie : )

Joanna Daniel November 11, 2017 at 7:56 AM Great way to view a scary situation, DT, I love those final lines:)

Afzal Nusker November 6, 2017 at 5:54 AM Wonderful Sonnet, Daniel. I love the wordplay here.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 1, 2017 at 3:06 PM You wrote a great poem. I like it. Don't fall off the limb now. have a good evening my friend.

Susan Ashley October 28, 2017 at 7:46 PM Daniel, loved the third stanza of your beautifully written sonnet. A wonderful write throughout, but the third stanza I can truly relate to :) ... Enjoyed!

Arthur Vaso October 16, 2017 at 7:09 PM I loved the last verse, a life wisdom right there!!

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 16, 2017 at 5:49 PM Oh, my ... lions, tigers and bear. This poem is so delightfully whimsical and folksy, Daniel. I laughed so much reading this good-natured poem. Great job, my friend. Loads of truth packed on this strong branched limb. Hope the levee or limb don't break too soon. Lol! Wonderful poetry. Love and smiles always.

Jean Murray October 15, 2017 at 8:15 PM Wait for me...... I've my red shoes on.

John Hamilton October 13, 2017 at 12:15 PM Great write Danny, I just love your sonnets, you have such a down to earth style that is very appealing. Hope you're having a great day!

Supraja Kannan October 13, 2017 at 10:58 AM Beautifully written Daniel... Glad to see you back... Thanks for sharing....

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 11, 2017 at 7:44 AM Awesome! Love this Daniel, so true :) xomo!

Hannah Borke October 10, 2017 at 12:41 PM Lal! (like a lot)

John Gondolf October 10, 2017 at 10:18 AM We've all been out on that limb; next time I'll have to remember to look at the bright side. Great poem, Daniel.

Lim'Rik Flats October 10, 2017 at 8:38 AM GOTD! A bruiser of an amuser! I'm going to go out on a limb and say you sonnet with the stars! Cheerduckins amigo ~ john

Kim Rodrigues October 10, 2017 at 7:25 AM Love this, Daniel! When its not our first time, we have more perspective, and I love that the “damned thing didn’t break”

Silent One October 10, 2017 at 7:07 AM Another excellent sonnet my friend, this one flows well with good rhymes.. GReat message at the end and a little cynical, but I guess we all get cynical with age..

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2017 at 3:04 AM - Good morning from Norway, Daniel - Sometimes we take the "wrong" choice, but will always find a solution - (I'm glad it did not break) - A great poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)