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Poets

When all around is darkness
Who provides the sun
When everyone is serious
Who is poking fun
When pollution clouds the bright blue sky
Who brings clarity
Who tries to bring some common sense
To mass insanity
When people kill for a belief 
Who is pointing fingers
When bullies push their weight around
Who is the first gunslinger
Who sees the heavenly beauty
In Mother Nature's charm
When the house of cards goes up in flames
Who sounds the fire alarm
When depression comes and pulls you in
Who writes you words of comfort
When they can't think of rhyming words
Who makes up words like bumfort
Who puts their feelings into words
With sonnets from the heart
Who describes a garbage dump
With a color chart
Whose imagination
Can jump from sea to star
Or describe the pungent odor
Of their grandpa's stale cigar
What people share a common bond
Make pictures out of words
It's a talent that we happily share
Let every voice be heard
As wordsmiths we are special
Cause we feel what others see
Let's weave our threads together
Show the world our tapestry


   September 26 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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rainwater Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Blessing this is fantastic
Immanuel Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 11:07 AM
I'm proud of us, Turner! Poets are necessity to life.
Turner Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 11:47 AM
LOL Thank you, Victor. Me also:) Indeed WE are. I appreciate your time and support.
Delaney Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM
Love this one, Daniel: Especially bumfort LOL Such a playful line. Best, SuZ
Turner Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Thank you, SuZ. You have my permission to use it anytime you need to rhyme with comfort:) I tell everybody this, When people read and comment on my older poems, for me that is the highest compliment one can pay because there are so many new ones to be read. Thank you for making this old timer smile. I am glad you liked the poem.
Morris Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:06 PM
A delightful poem, Daniel. Thank you for your contributions to our tapestry. :-)
Turner Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 3:11 PM
Thank you Michelle. Right back atcha:)
Scorpio Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 12:09 AM
What a clear gift you possess, this was one of the first poems I read when I joined poetrysoup. I did not understand how the website worked. All I know is I did not write down your name nor could I remember it once I set up my own account. But you sir did influence me to share my poems. To know that you took the time to read one of my poems which led me back to the one that started it all for me online well let's just say that's pretty special and deserving of a long THANK YOU! A.S.
Turner Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 4:31 AM
A.S. I really appreciate your kind comments and to be truthful this is not one of my best nor my favorites. I am stoked that I may have somehow encouraged you to post your poems. Never be afraid to be yourself. I am just a simple old man who occassionally writes a poem. No more no less. Thank you so much. You have made an old man happy today:)
Faure Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Enjoyed very much.
Ray Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 5:40 AM
advice to be well taken and expertly presented....
Khanal Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 9:51 PM
To much lovely poem. Got much more influenced with this.
Reddy Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 9:23 PM
Woah!its too good
Schneiter Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 7:58 PM
Daniel, By even the most stringent of standrds, "Poets" is an awesome composition. It marches through the mind, questioning, prodding, challenging, contesting, and, finally, celebrating. I love it. With all good wishes, Paul.
Bates Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 9:55 PM
Poet Shall you amass a wealth of descriptive locutions to plant in your grey matter garden? Will you give birth to baby eloquence and listen to the wailing vibrations of linguistic infancy while assisting in magnificent growth? Shall you offer your undying love and attention to the graphic sounds of poetic pitter patter? Will you mix and arrange a flavorful and appetizing stew in the cooking pot of your mouth after the fruits of your labor mature in artistic detail?
Turner Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Thank you for making me laugh. You make my humble offerings, somehow seem inadequate. I appreciate your kindness.
Bates Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 9:56 PM
Shall you serve hearty ambrosia dishes to those hungry for a meaningful assortment of words? Will you feed their covetous and ravenous souls with fully developed expression? And by satisfying others poet, Shall you satiate yourself?
Bavington  Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 9:50 PM
I think It is wonderful how you weaved this all together letting people know what we do. You do have a way with words that is a special gift. Congratulations on another master piece.
Jeyaseelan Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 8:07 AM
Very lovely poem....
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 10, 2017 at 8:52 PM
I believe that we poets show our tapestry through poetry. Well that is the way i see it anyway. I have enjoyed this poem. have a nice evening my friend.
Barden Avatar
July 11, 2017 at 8:52 PM
Awesome write, Daniel ... I believe we are but tools for the Creative Conscience or God or Nature or whatever we consider our higher power, and but a conduit for that energy. That "gift" helps us to put into words what others feel but can't put into words, and you have captured that so wonderfully here, my friend! This will have to be another favorite, (and hopefully move it up on the all-time list, ha!). Keep up the great work - I love your stuff! :-)
Wood Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 10:56 PM
Daniel, I just had to come back and add this one to my favorites. I love what this says and how well you said it! - Dean
Wood Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM
This pretty much says it all and so very, very well. "Cause we feel what others see", I loved this poem.
Pekrul Avatar
March 11, 2017 at 3:13 PM
I think that says it all! Poets paint pictures with words and you have certainly done that.
Reynolds Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM
I really enjoyed reading this one. You have a lot of talent. A wonderful way with words.
Turner Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 1:33 PM
Thank you, Nikki. I'm so glad you liked it. I really appreciate your kind comments. Very flattering!
Duet Avatar
October 21, 2016 at 3:52 AM
Well, I just realized I've commented on this poem before...that's how much I like it! lol Carole
Duet Avatar
October 21, 2016 at 3:48 AM
Oh Daniel..this is really a wonderful poem! I don't think I'll ever forget some of your lines. A favorite for sure. And congratulations! You surely do desearve it.
Turner Avatar
October 21, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Thank you, Carole. It's OK. I never get tired of your visits. You may pop in anytime you like. I appreciate your kind comments and support.
Haight Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 9:23 AM
What a lovely, well-written, and so uplifting poem, Daniel! Congratulations on your awesome placement. I am so happy to see your poems doing so well now that you are back competing in contests! 7, Sandra
Turner Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Thank you, Mrs Sandra. You are so sweet. I feel humbled to be honest about it. So many wonderfully talented writers, I am honored simply by association.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 8:07 AM
I just love this one. You painted a masterpiece with this one. Congratulations.
Turner Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Thank you, Richard. You are very thoughtful. I appreciate your kind comments and support.
Canerdy Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 7:46 AM
I LOVE this poem--excellent, highly creative, clever! Great tribute to poets. "Bumfort"--I love it. Congrats, Daniel. Janice
Turner Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 8:25 AM
Thank you, Janice. I feel very honored to have been chosen. This was a really fun write. I appreciate your support and am glad you like it:)
Darling Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 12:24 PM
7!! What a great poem describing so many hearts!! I feel very connected to this! ( :
Turner Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Thank you, Chelcie. I appreciate you reading and commenting. I am also glad to add your threads to our tapestry:)
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