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The Brutal Truth collaboration with Sandra Weiss

My mirror tells the brutal truth, a woeful tale of vanished youth Where one eye squints and one eye shines and broken dreams are long dark lines. Emotionless and coldly callous Honesty without spite or malice Shamelessly silent yet telling all Reflecting the writing on the wall. An image appearing all too clear Becomes too telling, too austere Once colorful hues seen on display Have now faded into a dismal gray To know and see what is real and true But then to sadly regret the view. Telling myself it doesn't matter Yet knowing, one is bound to shatter. Sandra Weiss Daniel Turner

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Peter Walsh

Date: 4/15/2024 11:38:00 AM

A worthwhile collaboration, sincerely! A nice reflective write!

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:15:00 AM

Thank you, Peter. I appreciate your time and your kindness. Be well!

Sam Scott

Date: 4/13/2024 3:57:00 PM

Such a great poem..lovely rhymes. I love a good collaboration and you both certainly hit your stride with this! I hope there was plenty of synergy, tension, compromise, grace, respect and energy in the journey (sounds like marriage!). Blessings. Please do more. Sam x

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:14:00 AM

LOL. There was all of those things but no marriage:) She's a lot of fun and I loved writing with her. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment, Sam.

Tonye George

Date: 4/11/2024 9:40:00 AM

We always say it doesn't matter, but it does and we know. Nice collaboration Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:12:00 AM

Hello Tonye. Great to see you again. Whether it matters or not, there is nothing we can about it except enjoy the time we have left. Thank you so much for dropping by to read and comment.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/24/2024 8:00:00 AM

What a great collaboration to both of you (Sandra/Daniel). I loved reading this wonderful write. Daniel, I wish you would write more. Have a wonderful day writing away.......................

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:11:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. I wish I could write more also. The river has slowed to a trickling stream.

Marugu Mo

Date: 3/6/2024 11:09:00 PM

Hi old friend. This is a poignant reminder of our ephemeral/transient nature. Nice collabo and a +fav

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:09:00 AM

Thank you, Marugu. I appreciate your time and your comment. Great to see you again.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 3/3/2024 6:54:00 PM

I agree with Hilda, to busy looking forward to look back. Great job you two!

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2024 10:08:00 AM

Thank you, Jerry. Sorry about the slow response. Always great to see you. Take care.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/25/2024 6:36:00 PM

Daniel and Sandra, Your collaboration poem is a poignant portrayal of introspection and acceptance. The scenes of the mirror reflecting vanished youth and broken dreams speaks volumes about the human experience. Your words beautifully capture the bittersweet essence of acknowledging truths that may be difficult to bear. It wonderfully shows the complexities of life and the inevitability of change. A wonderful collaboration and a profound piece of artistry with the world. - Blessings, Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/29/2024 7:40:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate your time and your kindness. Time takes it's toll, that is a certainty. Great to see you again, Daniel. Take care:)

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/24/2024 3:14:00 PM

A very good collaboration here Sandra and David i did a write titled 'a glazing faced' about The mirror and reality, it seems decades ago Now..' When I could write more reflectivly.. Yet Here we are.. I am stuck in the trenches now.' All the best to you both.'

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/29/2024 7:37:00 AM

Thank you Joe. Sorry I took so long to reply. I too find it hard to find all of the words. Like life, they come and go. We appreciate your kindness. Be well:)

Gary Radice

Date: 2/9/2024 2:32:00 AM

I’m a lover of great meaningful rhyme and this is great meaningful rhyme. Cheers - Gary

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/14/2024 9:07:00 AM

Thank you, Gary. I am glad you enjoyed our little poem. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours. Sandra is a very talented writer who I am honored to have the privilege to know and work with.

Joseph May

Date: 1/7/2024 3:53:00 PM

Splendid collaboration Sandra and Daniel, The mirror keeps it real

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/8/2024 11:41:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. Great to see you. I hope life is treating you well.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/6/2024 1:02:00 AM

Wow, what a great job you and Sandra have done with this poem. I can relate, I am losing my eyesight in my left eye. I think that if I really could see as well as I once did, I may truly throw out the mirror in my house ;) Sometimes dwindling eyesight can be a blessing! I enjoyed reading this out loud to my husband after I'd read it to myself, he really liked it as well. Great job!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/6/2024 1:48:00 PM

Thank you BJ. She's a very talented lady and fun to write with. I/we appreciate your comments of support:) Always a pleasure to see you.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/3/2024 4:30:00 AM

Hi Daniel and Sandra, A well conceived collaboration. Enjoyed.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/3/2024 6:30:00 AM

Hello Nancy:) Great to see you again. Thank you so much for dropping in to read and support. Happy New Year young lady:)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/2/2024 8:38:00 AM

I am on Daniel's page so that I can thank all who came and read our combined effort.Your kind comments are so very much appreciated. Happy New Year everyone!!

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/1/2024 4:31:00 PM

Thank you Daniel for sharing your idea, and letting me add to your already creative verse. And I will admit, you were not demanding at all. It was a pleasure.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 4:44:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. You are too kind and too talented:) I enjoyed writing with you again. Pleasure indeed!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/1/2024 3:19:00 PM

A great collaboration Sandra and Daniel. My advice is to avoid mirrors at all costs, it saves one having continuous shocks… Belle

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 3:25:00 PM

Thank you, Belle. Unfortunately I need a mirror to shave my fuzzy face. LOL Happy New Year!

Mat Ignacio

Date: 1/1/2024 2:54:00 PM

I like this, strong opening lines, nicely done

Mat Ignacio
Date: 1/1/2024 4:45:00 PM

and to you as well daniel - look forward to reading your future work

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 3:10:00 PM

Thank you, Mat. I appreciate your time and support. Great to see you again. Have a happy new year!

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/1/2024 1:11:00 PM

Poetic minds collide in a Big Bang of creative display. Congrats, DT & SW. :o)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 3:09:00 PM

Thank you, AP:) Happy New Year my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/1/2024 12:58:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful collaboration write/great ending. May this be your best year ever. Have a blessed day writing away in 24................

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Always a pleasure to see you. Happy New Year to you:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/1/2024 10:44:00 AM

Well expressed and collaborated together! Happy New Year to both of you :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 11:00:00 AM

Thank you, Heldi. Happy New Year and I/we appreciate your support. Hope you are feeling much better.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/1/2024 10:06:00 AM

Sad. A sad poem that I refuse to live. Cheer up There is always something fun ahead. It was a quality generation. They don't make this model anymore.

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 10:59:00 AM

LOL Thank you, Hilda and yes I agree. Our model is obsolete. Happy New Year:)

Mark Hughes

Date: 1/1/2024 9:11:00 AM

Daniel, true reflections of the days of yore. Well done, and the happiest of New Years to you!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 10:58:00 AM

Thank you, Mark. Happy New Year and I appreciate your time and support.

John Lawless

Date: 1/1/2024 6:52:00 AM

experience, danger, excitement, life etched into the stone visage of age....nicely done duet....A FAVE

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/1/2024 7:04:00 AM

Thank you John. Glad you liked it. Happy New Year!