Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Replacing Gloom

This thirsting land, parched by the sun
An autumn drought, that summer spun
Without the rain, no colors found
Fall foliage fizzled, green to brown

A cheated heart, now feels shortchanged
That natures brush, has been restrained
The trees are bare, north winds have blown
Like fleeting thoughts, how time has flown

Whilst winter waits, at fall's deathbed
To lift my heart, I look ahead
I see bright colors, of early spring
The awakening, of everything

Today the skies are clouded gray
The sun will soon be back to stay
Springs rains will come, Nature will bloom
Reviving hope, replacing gloom


     Daniel Turner

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Linda Alice Fowler January 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM Keep smiling my friend. :) Daniel Turner January 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Alice. I hope life is treating you kindly.

Eileen Manassian November 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM Lovely imagery here. Love the uplifting ending. Daniel Turner November 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM Thank you, Eileen. Lifes too short to be gloomy:) Take care!

Joe Maverick November 22, 2024 at 2:53 PM A shining write, to enjoy tonight.' Daniel Turner November 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM Thank you, Joe. Great to see you again. Hoping all is well with you and yours.

Lin Lane November 15, 2024 at 6:57 AM Your poems are always wonderfully written, Danny. Even more so now that they are much too few and far between. Even under gray skies we can find many things to relieve us of gloom. Our friendship is one. Lin Lane November 15, 2024 at 7:27 AM I do know, and I'm grateful for our continued friendship. We'll talk on Thanksgiving. ;-) Daniel Turner November 15, 2024 at 7:08 AM Thank you, Lin. That is quite a compliment, considering the source. You, more than any, know my respect for your opinion, I hope you are feeling better and also hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your beautiful family:)

Paul Willason November 14, 2024 at 6:32 PM You captured a sense of hope in a changing landscape...a very welcome return my friend with a thoughtful poem that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Good to see your name again Daniel....missed a mate. Daniel Turner November 15, 2024 at 4:04 AM Thank you, Paul. Always a pleasure. Have a safe and relaxing holiday season:)

Arlo Parker November 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM Good piece, DT. Quilt up!! ;o)) Daniel Turner November 14, 2024 at 10:45 AM Thanks AP. Great to see you:) Happy Thanksgiving!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2024 at 9:57 AM - Winter is knocking at the door ... autumn has turned brown, snow is expected ... I always long for spring ... hope for revival - A lovely poem, Daniel :) - hugs Daniel Turner November 14, 2024 at 10:43 AM Hello Anne-Lise:) Indeed! Brighter days are just beyond. Great to see you again. Be well and happy holidays!

Deb M November 14, 2024 at 9:34 AM Hello YM !!! How wonderful to see you back...and back with such a lovely poem Daniel...YL x Daniel Turner November 14, 2024 at 10:41 AM Hello YL!!! Thank you. Always great to hear from you. I hope life is treating you kindly:)

Ilene Bauer November 14, 2024 at 9:06 AM i wish i could share your optimism, daniel! i did enjoy your uplifting poem, though... Daniel Turner November 14, 2024 at 10:40 AM Thank you, Ilene. Great to see you. Just keep smiling:)