Star Riders

The end, so close yet so far
We're riding our shooting star
Our life, the blink of an eye
A flash, that lights up the sky
It's sad so few will see
Our brilliant entirety
But for, those few that do
Imagine the dazzling view.

In life, blazing a trail,
At the end, a star with a tale.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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mysore Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Congratulations dear poet. so happy to read you in 'Radiant Verses' anthology. 'A star with a tale' indeed. beautiful write. Cheers!!!
Turner Avatar
November 26, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Thank you, Thriveni. I appreciate your time and your support.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A creative write/ending... Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
Turner Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Thank you again, Paula. You are so kind:)
Grimm Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Enjoyable poem! David
Turner Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Thank you, David:)
Mankasingh Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Daniel Very nice pen. I really enjoyed reading it and feeling somehow connected.
Turner Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 5:53 PM
Thank you very much, Mintra:) Always makes me smile to see a new face:) Merry Christmas young lady!
Meadows Avatar
December 15, 2023 at 11:00 PM
A good poem. Well done.
Meadows Avatar
December 17, 2023 at 12:59 AM
Merry Christmas!
Turner Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Thank you, Jeanette. Great to see you again. Merry Christmas:)
Wolf Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Absolutely love this one. Sorry I missed you for so long, my friend.
Turner Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:50 AM
Thanks mate. Yeah, long time no see. I hope all is well with you and yours. Merry Christmas:)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 5:46 AM
So great! Very uplifting, Daniel!
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Thank you again, Kim. Im glad you like it:)
Roper Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Blessings my friend a Thanksgiving.
Turner Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Thank you, Eve. Happy Thanksgiving, sweetie:)
Ricci Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Good Morning Daniel. Hi. This entry and your message are both beautiful. I for one always try to see the beauty and all that it delivers. Bless those who do and prayers for those who don't for they miss out... Thank you for sharing your skilled talent and positivity. Have a wonderful morning. Happy Thanksgiving. Peace and Blessings always. (smile) PS - congratulations on the honor of POTD
Turner Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Thank you, Lisa. It's not always easy to see the good but we should always at least try. Take care and Happy Holidays to you, young lady:)
Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 11:21 PM
Wow this is a fave for me, and I see it also got a POTD.
Turner Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:20 AM
Thanks sweetie:) I hope all is well and Have a Happy Thanksgiving:)
Fisher Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM
What a solid poem on such a creative theme. Enjoyed every line!
Turner Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 5:53 PM
Thank you, David. Glad you enjoyed it:) Happy Thanksgiving!
Rolland Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM
nice metaphor, inspiring and precious poem, to be concerned, thanks for sharing, poet
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Thank you, Yann. Great to see you again. Wishing the Happiest of Holidays to you and yours:)
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 12:55 PM
Beautifully said and so well put. Everyone is beautiful and adds to our life in some way. Those we don't take the time to notice are something special we missed. Thanks for sharing this. God Bless and congrats. JB
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Hello Judy! Thank you. Great to see you again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 19, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Great blazing tale DT! And congratulations!!!
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Thank you, Maggie. Always great to see you:)
Hawkins Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 5:14 AM
Brilliant, Daniel, in every way. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD. I hope you are feeling well and looking after yourself. Thank you for being so supportive. I appreciate it very much. Take care (Ancient Old Duck)
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 5:22 AM
Thank you, young lady:) Dont you worry your pretty little head about me, you take care of yourself:) Just keep writing!
Messina Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Really nice, Dan. Belated Congrats on POTD!
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Thank you, Charlie:)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM
A beautiful write! Those last 4 lines of the first stanza are brilliant! Congratulations on POTD!
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thank you, Kim:)
Canerdy Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:06 PM
A gem, Daniel~~well-deserving of the title POTD! Janice
Turner Avatar
November 19, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Thank you, Janice:)
Wolf Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Blazes and brilliance, Daniel! Congrats on POTD! :) gw
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Thanks GW. Be well my friend and stay warm!
Nicole Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 4:33 PM
Dear Daniel, so true, that our life flashes by; in the blink of an eye. Definitely, like a (shooting star.) We leave a legacy behind, for all of our loved ones. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Nicole Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM
You're very welcome, Daniel. May you have a happy Thanksgiving as well. :)
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM
Hello Brandy:) Thank you for a lovely visit. Have a Happy Thanksgiving young lady:)
Greenhough Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Thank you for this happy, rhyming poem. It speaks volumes, albeit dhort.
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Thank you, Hilda:) Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!
Roper Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Nice poem, Daniel, enjoyed reading. Congratulations on POTD my friend.
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Thank you, Eve:) Always my pleasure to see you.
Poet Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, with this lovely and uplifting poem.
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, SP. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours.
Fowler Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:52 AM
Awesomeness my dear friend. A touching spark of light and enlightenment. Love the "...star with a tale..." Congratulations on your POTD! :)
Fowler Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Yes, my friend. Ready and comfy and outfitted to my liking. We've had excellent weather. Meat's in the freezer :)
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:55 AM
Thank you, Alice. You got your deer stand ready? I sure would like some fresh deer meat.(hint,hint) LOL Just be safe out there. Great to see you.
Lawrence Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:28 AM
Beautiful imagery and such poignant emotion . Taking the ride together with poets like you is a joy ! Congratulations on POTD Daniel ! Hugs, Susan :)
Turner Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Thank you, Susan:) Happy Thanksgiving!
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