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The Book

Once upon a time
Just to enlighten my mind
I crawled in to a book
To take a closer look
Right there between the pages
A story for all ages
Scrambling over each word
Hoping imagination would stir
I came to the word "market"
Fell in on a magic carpet
Went flying up and down
He told me he was book bound
We flew through every leaf
With pauses somewhat brief
Buzzed right through every chapter
Until the happ'ly ever after

It seems there once was a wizard
Who had a fire breathing lizard
They were the best of friends
Lived in a bear cave den
One day they met a squire
Who wanted to acquire
An imprisoned captive princess
Surrounded by walls and fences
But hunters were trying to kill
The lizard who wouldn't chill
They would all help each other
Until the plot was discovered

This is where my story ends
The carpet and I parted friends
I promised never to reveal
This magical plot concealed
The last thing I have to say
Is go find a book display
If there's a wizardly dragon lover
Read it from cover to cover



   an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/22/2016 9:29:00 AM This is fun! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/22/2016 9:33:00 AM Imagination!!!! Thank you Richard for the smile:):)

Jeannie Cronin Date: 3/22/2016 1:19:00 AM And yet another amazing masterpiece! This one is really cool! I love it! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/22/2016 9:34:00 AM Thank you sweet Jeannie. I hope it made you smile. Peace my dear friend:)

Tom Quigley Date: 3/21/2016 11:49:00 AM That poem was every bit the magical adventure a good book can be! Very nice! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2016 12:05:00 PM Thank you, Tom. A friend once told me, you're never too old to have an imagination. Although I am a realist, I can still occasionally drift off in to an imaginary world. I am glad you enjoyed the read. Peace my friend:)

Lin Lane Date: 3/21/2016 6:02:00 AM I think you just did reveal the plot, Danny. Through the pages of books our journey never ends. We can be anyone, go anywhere.... Nicely expressed. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2016 6:39:00 AM Sorry about the damned skip. Peaches. You HAVE figured it out. You're too clever for me! Always a pleasure my sweetest friend. Peace my dear:) Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2016 6:36:00 AM Thank you, Connie. I believe reading is the best learning tool we have available. I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits. Peace my dear friend:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/21/2016 2:46:00 AM I feel drawn to so many books I have run out of room for them. I relate to this wonderful poem on a personal level Daniel. I believe that reading books begins the path every poet takes on his journey to becoming a poet! Excellent! #7 ;) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2016 6:37:00 AM Thank you, Connie. I believe reading is the best learning tool we have available. I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits. Peace my dear friend:)

CayCay Jennings Date: 3/20/2016 11:22:00 PM I am so 'cussing-word' excited. This is a gem, a treasure, a touching-personal delight beyond measure. We could add and add - a stanza for each lived dream felt on pages. This is wonderful, Daniel - I truly feel it is written for me and this is definitely an 'other-than' poem that I am happy to FAV and drop 7's everywhere. Oh my ... CayCay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2016 12:33:00 AM Thank you CayCay. i give you my permission to add to it as much as you like. I probably could have written more, I simply just thought it was a good place to stop. I'm thrilled you like it. Peace my friend:):)