Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

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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Joanna Daniel July 25, 2024 at 7:47 AM Wonderful collaboration, Daniel and Sandra:)

Linda Alice Fowler June 16, 2024 at 7:19 AM Another brilliant collab with Sandra! Rhyme sublime dear friend. :) Daniel Turner June 16, 2024 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Alice. She is a very talented lady and a special friend. So kind of you to drop by and read. Have a wonderful day.

Peter Walsh April 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM A worthwhile collaboration, sincerely! A nice reflective write! Daniel Turner April 25, 2024 at 10:15 AM Thank you, Peter. I appreciate your time and your kindness. Be well!

Sam Scott April 13, 2024 at 3:57 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 April 25, 2024 at 10:14 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 April 11, 2024 at 9:40 AM We always say it doesn't matter, but it does and we know. Nice collaboration Daniel. Daniel Turner April 25, 2024 at 10:12 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 March 24, 2024 at 8:00 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 April 25, 2024 at 10:11 AM Thank you, Paula. I wish I could write more also. The river has slowed to a trickling stream.

Marugu Mo March 6, 2024 at 11:09 PM Hi old friend. This is a poignant reminder of our ephemeral/transient nature. Nice collabo and a +fav Daniel Turner April 25, 2024 at 10:09 AM Thank you, Marugu. I appreciate your time and your comment. Great to see you again.

Jerry T Curtis March 3, 2024 at 6:54 PM I agree with Hilda, to busy looking forward to look back. Great job you two! Daniel Turner April 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Jerry. Sorry about the slow response. Always great to see you. Take care.

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 25, 2024 at 6:36 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 February 29, 2024 at 7:40 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 February 24, 2024 at 3:14 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 February 29, 2024 at 7:37 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 February 9, 2024 at 2:32 AM I’m a lover of great meaningful rhyme and this is great meaningful rhyme. Cheers - Gary Daniel Turner February 14, 2024 at 9:07 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 January 7, 2024 at 3:53 PM Splendid collaboration Sandra and Daniel, The mirror keeps it real Daniel Turner January 8, 2024 at 11:41 AM Thank you, Joseph. Great to see you. I hope life is treating you well.

Bj Legros Kelley January 6, 2024 at 1:02 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 January 6, 2024 at 1:48 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 January 3, 2024 at 4:30 AM Hi Daniel and Sandra, A well conceived collaboration. Enjoyed. Daniel Turner January 3, 2024 at 6:30 AM Hello Nancy:) Great to see you again. Thank you so much for dropping in to read and support. Happy New Year young lady:)

Beryl Edmonds January 1, 2024 at 3:19 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 January 1, 2024 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Belle. Unfortunately I need a mirror to shave my fuzzy face. LOL Happy New Year!

Arlo Parker January 1, 2024 at 1:11 PM Poetic minds collide in a Big Bang of creative display. Congrats, DT & SW. :o) Daniel Turner January 1, 2024 at 3:09 PM Thank you, AP:) Happy New Year my friend.

Paula Goldsmith January 1, 2024 at 12:58 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 January 1, 2024 at 3:08 PM Thank you, Paula. Always a pleasure to see you. Happy New Year to you:)

Heidi Sands January 1, 2024 at 10:44 AM Well expressed and collaborated together! Happy New Year to both of you :) Daniel Turner January 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM Thank you, Heldi. Happy New Year and I/we appreciate your support. Hope you are feeling much better.

Hilda Greenhough January 1, 2024 at 10:06 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 January 1, 2024 at 10:59 AM LOL Thank you, Hilda and yes I agree. Our model is obsolete. Happy New Year:)

Mark Hughes January 1, 2024 at 9:11 AM Daniel, true reflections of the days of yore. Well done, and the happiest of New Years to you!! Daniel Turner January 1, 2024 at 10:58 AM Thank you, Mark. Happy New Year and I appreciate your time and support.

John Lawless January 1, 2024 at 6:52 AM experience, danger, excitement, life etched into the stone visage of age....nicely done duet....A FAVE Daniel Turner January 1, 2024 at 7:04 AM Thank you John. Glad you liked it. Happy New Year!