Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Past Present Future

With my years stretched out behind me
Some mud puddles still remain
There are bridges still standing proudly
Though a few have large rust stains

The quicksand of time has swallowed
Good times and bad times alike
But the road that I have followed
Is lit well by the seeds of life

I didn't always make the right choices
My life's been a con man's shell game
There were always dissenting voices
Not once did my head hang in shame

Occasionally I tripped on my heart
As you all are aware love is blind
But I got up and made a new start
Moving forward not looking behind

Taught values have guided me this far
I've bent double but never been broken
My wounds have all healed and scarred
Each one is a treasured token

There is still room left in the chest
For a few more treasured memories
I have vowed to myself, make the best
Of the journey stretched out before me



  an original poem by the "poemdog"  Daniel Turner

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Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2016 at 7:29 PM you don't like poemdog? heehee Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 7:52 PM I don't mind. I like it, it's just that people who consider me their friend usually call me Danny or DT. Nobody knows who poemdog is on the outside world. YET!

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2016 at 6:25 PM A nice revisit of your past and your hope for treasured moments of the future. I like this, poemdog!!! Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 7:05 PM Thank you, Andrea. You may call me DT if you like. I appreciate your kind visits of support and encouragement. You are always so happy and looking at your smiling face makes me happy. Peace to you and your family:)

Eileen Manassian March 5, 2016 at 12:29 PM Very beautiful look at your life, Daniel. My favorite line is about the wounds and scars being treasured tokens. Never thought of it that way, but...had there not been deep love...there would not have been a scar to testify of it. As the saying goes..."It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Thanks for visiting my Vincent poem. So thoughtful of you. I have posted a response. Blessings. Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 12:53 PM Thank you for your lovely comments. Usually when someone points me in the direction for knowledge I go to see if can learn something new. Besides it's VINCENT! You are a treasure. I appreciate your kindness and enjoy your visits. Peace dear lady:)

Nette Onclaud March 5, 2016 at 10:22 AM beautiful journey to ine's destination.. we fall, we rise!.. wonderful, daniel..huggs Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 10:27 AM Thank you, nette. I always enjoy your visits, I wish I could offer you some coffee? Have a beautiful day. Peace lovely lady:)

Howard Tunick March 5, 2016 at 10:14 AM So much behind So much ahead So very nicely summed up. Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 10:18 AM Thank you, Howard I really appreciate your kind visits and comments. Peace my friend:)

Jean Murray March 5, 2016 at 8:53 AM This is beautiful. Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 9:47 AM Thank you dear Jean, as are you. You have a beautiful heart. Peace to you my dear and God Bless:)

Susan Palli March 5, 2016 at 7:29 AM Excellent! I can relate. Much talent you have. Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 7:33 AM Thank you, Susan . I suppose life is the same for us all.The only difference is some make the best of it and others don't. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such kind comments. Peace dear friend:)