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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.

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thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/25/2024 11:32:00 PM

Congratulations dear poet. so happy to read you in 'Radiant Verses' anthology. 'A star with a tale' indeed. beautiful write. Cheers!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/26/2024 4:09:00 AM

Thank you, Thriveni. I appreciate your time and your support.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2023 8:33:00 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.................

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 2:18:00 AM

Thank you again, Paula. You are so kind:)

David Grimm

Date: 12/27/2023 11:59:00 AM

Enjoyable poem! David

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 2:18:00 AM

Thank you, David:)

Mintra Mankasingh

Date: 12/20/2023 5:32:00 PM

Daniel Very nice pen. I really enjoyed reading it and feeling somehow connected.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/20/2023 5:53:00 PM

Thank you very much, Mintra:) Always makes me smile to see a new face:) Merry Christmas young lady!

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 12/19/2023 6:34:00 AM

Wrong place again. This one has placed high on the top 100 list. Congrats, it is a great verse.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/19/2023 6:47:00 AM

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your support and your kindness. Be well and stay sweet:)

Daisy Meadows

Date: 12/15/2023 11:00:00 PM

A good poem. Well done.

Daisy Meadows
Date: 12/17/2023 12:59:00 AM

Merry Christmas!

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/16/2023 3:37:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanette. Great to see you again. Merry Christmas:)

White Wolf

Date: 12/12/2023 3:42:00 PM

Absolutely love this one. Sorry I missed you for so long, my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/13/2023 3:50:00 AM

Thanks mate. Yeah, long time no see. I hope all is well with you and yours. Merry Christmas:)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/25/2023 5:46:00 AM

So great! Very uplifting, Daniel!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/25/2023 6:03:00 AM

Thank you again, Kim. Im glad you like it:)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/21/2023 8:14:00 PM

Blessings my friend a Thanksgiving.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/23/2023 3:56:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Happy Thanksgiving, sweetie:)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 11/21/2023 5:19:00 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

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2023 8:25:00 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:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/20/2023 11:21:00 PM

Wow this is a fave for me, and I see it also got a POTD.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2023 4:20:00 AM

Thanks sweetie:) I hope all is well and Have a Happy Thanksgiving:)

David Fisher

Date: 11/20/2023 4:59:00 PM

What a solid poem on such a creative theme. Enjoyed every line!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/20/2023 5:53:00 PM

Thank you, David. Glad you enjoyed it:) Happy Thanksgiving!

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/19/2023 5:45:00 PM

nice metaphor, inspiring and precious poem, to be concerned, thanks for sharing, poet

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 5:56:00 PM

Thank you, Yann. Great to see you again. Wishing the Happiest of Holidays to you and yours:)

Judy Ball

Date: 11/19/2023 12:55:00 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

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 3:41:00 PM

Hello Judy! Thank you. Great to see you again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Margarita Lillico

Date: 11/19/2023 12:01:00 PM

Great blazing tale DT! And congratulations!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 3:40:00 PM

Thank you, Maggie. Always great to see you:)

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 11/19/2023 5:14:00 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)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 5:22:00 AM

Thank you, young lady:) Dont you worry your pretty little head about me, you take care of yourself:) Just keep writing!

Charles Messina

Date: 11/19/2023 4:02:00 AM

Really nice, Dan. Belated Congrats on POTD!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 4:05:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie:)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/18/2023 5:53:00 PM

A beautiful write! Those last 4 lines of the first stanza are brilliant! Congratulations on POTD!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 4:04:00 AM

Thank you, Kim:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/18/2023 5:06:00 PM

A gem, Daniel~~well-deserving of the title POTD! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/19/2023 4:04:00 AM

Thank you, Janice:)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2023 4:37:00 PM

Blazes and brilliance, Daniel! Congrats on POTD! :) gw

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/18/2023 5:06:00 PM

Thanks GW. Be well my friend and stay warm!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/18/2023 4:33:00 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

Brandy Nicole
Date: 11/18/2023 5:23:00 PM

You're very welcome, Daniel. May you have a happy Thanksgiving as well. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/18/2023 5:05:00 PM

Hello Brandy:) Thank you for a lovely visit. Have a Happy Thanksgiving young lady:)