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State of Mind

You'll never know
This lonely hole
Where cold winds blow
My worthless soul
Or never hear
These falling tears
The silent cheers
When death comes near
Fortunately
To some degree
You'll never see
The pain in me
These things I feel
Try to conceal
They will not heal
But they are real



    Daniel Turner

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Tracey Pollack

September 9, 2016 at 2:22 PM

Excellent read. I can so relate with the feelings of this poem. Again EXCELLENT ! !

Daniel Turner

September 9, 2016 at 2:31 PM

Thank you for reading and I am sorry you can relate. I've been told writing is good therapy:) I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visit. I always leave the welcome mat out:)

Sharon Gulley

September 7, 2016 at 8:17 AM

I so understand Daniel and I feel your words. I love this write for it brings out the deep emotional pain as well as the physical. Thank you for sharing this, I feel, with me. I appreciate your write. A (7) for me just because you cared enough to share it and a fav. Sharon

Daniel Turner

September 7, 2016 at 8:49 AM

Sharon, there are times when I am the only person on earth. It is a lonely place and death wants to be my friend. I struggle! I know there are others who feel the same at times. It is a wretched feeling. Thank you for dropping by and making an old man smile:)

Beverly Read

September 3, 2016 at 11:02 AM

Writing poetry is such a healing thing in itself. I read so many things here in which people reveal so much depth of feeling and emotion. This one is like that. Writing poetry should be a part of any therapy.

Daniel Turner

September 3, 2016 at 7:22 PM

Thank you, Beverly. It does help some to express those feelings but it doesn't make them go away. I appreciate your time and insightful comments. Thanks for leaving a smile:)

Jean Murray

August 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM

I tried once to describe to my daughter how much depression hurt. It hurt her so much to listen, I bit my tongue. So many poets I find have experienced similar troubled times. Even to know someone understands helps. I will have to put my funny hat on again.

Daniel Turner

August 30, 2016 at 7:20 PM

Yes, but very few know and if they do they usually don't like to talk about it. Thank you for understanding and being a friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 30, 2016 at 8:04 AM

- Deep sad feelings, Daniel - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner

August 30, 2016 at 5:48 PM

It would be nicer, to feel that hug! Thank you fAnne-Lise.

Jerry T Curtis

August 30, 2016 at 6:12 AM

Unfortunately it's part of who we are, i just figure,if life was to sweet,it would make it all the more difficult to leave it. Take care my friend

Daniel Turner

August 30, 2016 at 5:47 PM

Yea, if life gets too sweet, I know I'm about to take a tumble. Thanks for your support, Jerry.

Carrie Richards

August 29, 2016 at 10:10 AM

No one knows what is held behind the face we wear. No one else knows the pain, the fears, the heartache of the tears we may hold inside. Too often, one can feel terribly alone while the whole world seems not to notice, too busy or too crazy to care. By reaching out with our poetry, perhaps someone else will hear ......at least this one time. God Bless !

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 1:33 PM

Thank you Carrie. I believe you understand. Sometimes it's easier to pretend but eventually there's reality!

Winged Warrior

August 29, 2016 at 9:26 AM

My friend Daniel...if I had a curable dream...I would dream it with you...if I had a magical wish...I would wish it with you...If I could turn back time...I would do it for you...and its true...no one will ever know our pain...but at least we can share it...great write my friend...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 10:02 AM

Thanks John, I appreciate it.

Joanna Daniel

August 29, 2016 at 1:30 AM

Hey Daniel, this one is real sad.. I can feel the pain... I'll pray that you be better soon:) maybe try reading my poem "The Lord will Redeem", if it can be of any help...

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 7:39 AM

Thanks Jo. I will go and read it.

John Hardison

August 28, 2016 at 10:39 PM

WELL in touch with your feeling put sensitively. A good start to a better day. Time heals much. Peace, Love and Joy

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 7:39 AM

Thanks John. Staying positive is the hard part.

Janice Canerdy

August 28, 2016 at 10:32 PM

A 7+ for this excellent, very moving poem, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 7:37 AM

Thank you Janice. Just trying to explain!

CayCay Godwin

August 28, 2016 at 9:42 PM

I have lived this. You wrote of it very well, I know the feel of each line you conveyed. I wish I had an answer other than time and landing a perspective that heals. I love your poem for its poem's sake and offer you blinders that you do not stare into the past. We must, in my opinion, all seek to live in the NOW ... CayCay

Daniel Turner

August 29, 2016 at 7:36 AM

Thank you CayCay. Your friendship means a lot.