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

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/22/2016 9:29:00 AM

This is fun!

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!

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!

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.

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 ;)

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

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:):)