Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

The Clover

Lay me down in clover
There I'll set my spirit free
To bask in memories of my youth
When life was still carefree
Where dreams of old still hover
With the bees and butterflies
And days of long ago are etched
in cloudless summer skies

Let me smell the color green
How cool against my skin
While I hunt for a four leaf clover
And all life has been
Returning to the time and place
Where innocence remains
Discovering left laughter
In spontaneous refrains

Let me lay in clover
There I'll rest my weary bones
Upon the leaves and flowers
Where my childhood dreams were strewn
So once again I can relive
The laughter and the fun
To find the peace that's waiting there
That beckons everyone.   



     by Daniel Turner

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Kim Rodrigues March 26, 2023 at 5:48 AM A joyful write! I could lay among the clover and the scent of childhood! God bless! Daniel Turner March 26, 2023 at 3:12 PM Thank you, Kim. I spent a large amount iof my childhood days searching for a four leaf clover. Got stung a few times but it was worth it. Great to see you again. Be well sweet lady:)

Ann Foster February 22, 2023 at 3:02 PM Lovely write... Well done. Ann

P.S. Awtry January 7, 2022 at 2:40 PM oh, this is gorgeous and speaks directly to the soul. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu July 2, 2021 at 4:05 PM Hello Daniel Tuner, I remember asa child laying on the grass looking for the flour leaf clover. i tried very hard

Lindsay Laurie June 29, 2021 at 5:45 PM Hello Daniel … lush clover normally means springtime when everything appears fresh and new. I really enjoyed the flow and rhyme - thanks Daniel - Lindsay

Anne-Lise Andresen June 27, 2021 at 12:25 PM - You have described this as a song I know from a long time ago, Daniel ... lovely :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner June 27, 2021 at 1:03 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. Great to see you again. i hope you have made a full recovery. You were missed.

Joanna Daniel June 4, 2021 at 3:57 AM Hi DT, hope you are doing well, just dropping by to say hi :) a wonderful poem to read once again :)

Judy Ball May 27, 2021 at 9:21 AM Oh Daniel this is a fave for me. Such beautiful imagery and perfect rhyme and rhythm. Wonderful verse. God Bless, JB

Brandy Nicole May 26, 2021 at 8:02 PM "Lay me down in clover, I'll set my spirit free" This is soothing and peaceful, all at the same time. To be surrounded by God's beauty, His creation, while lingering in deep thought. What a wonderful feeling. Your words caress gently around my heart. :) Brandy

Paul Callus May 20, 2021 at 5:19 AM A delightful poem, Danny! The older I get, the more I find myself reminiscing. My childhood was simple, and yet it brimmed with so many special memories! ~ Best regards, my friend // paul

Alexis Y. May 19, 2021 at 6:13 PM Hi Daniel, What a well-written nostalgic write. It sounds like you had a great childhood. I enjoy memories of old because they transport us back to a time and place when life was good. When kids actually played outside. Thanks for penning such a write. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Akkina Downing May 19, 2021 at 5:02 AM Hello Danny, been a while, hope you’re doing great... and what a great read this morning with this beautiful and moving piece. Fabulous :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 18, 2021 at 8:20 PM A happy childhood is revisited joyfully in later years. Such a beautifully wrought poem, Daniel. Blessings, Evelyn

Robert L. Hinshaw May 18, 2021 at 4:54 PM Splendid poem, Daniel - my kind of poetry. Sounds like languid summers in Indiana I cherished as a kid. Thanks for your kind comments re Gas Pains. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H Daniel Turner May 18, 2021 at 5:17 PM Thank you, Bob. I appreciate your kind comments of support. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you:)

Mike Bayles May 17, 2021 at 8:13 PM Daniel, this poem was simply beautiful. Daniel Turner May 18, 2021 at 1:59 PM Thank you, Mike. I appreciate that very much:)

Tom Cunningham May 17, 2021 at 7:39 AM Nothing beats lying down in clover on a summers day and reflecting on memories of time gone by. Well written Daniel. Tom Daniel Turner May 17, 2021 at 4:52 PM Thank you, Tom. The simple pleasures in life are the best, are they not? I appreciate your kindness.

Andrea Dietrich May 15, 2021 at 4:33 PM I remembered the name of mine: In Clover Green: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/in_clover_green_552099 Daniel Turner May 16, 2021 at 10:49 AM Thanks, I checked it out:)

Joseph May May 15, 2021 at 4:16 PM Beautiful write Daniel, best wishes Daniel Turner May 16, 2021 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Joseph. Great to see you again:) I appreciate you dropping by to read and comment.

Joanna Daniel May 15, 2021 at 7:44 AM I could enjoy the rhythm of this lovely poem, DT, can imagine and experience the joy of freedom:) Daniel Turner May 15, 2021 at 11:12 AM Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your time and your support. Have a super weekend.

Victor Buhagiar May 15, 2021 at 5:34 AM Wouldn't mind rlling in clover. Unless I get some attack of hay fever. Lovely thoughts. Daniel Turner May 15, 2021 at 11:11 AM Thank you, Victor. So nice of you to drop by to read and comment. Have a great weekend.

Harry Horsman May 15, 2021 at 2:02 AM I would lay there also, Daniel, yes within the poetry, which is truly beautiful. Daniel Turner May 15, 2021 at 11:09 AM Thank you, harry. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you, sir.

Ann Foster May 14, 2021 at 9:17 AM This was a lovely write. I enjoyed it... I was there in the grass... I too can smell the perfume of that place. Excellent! Ann... days on the Iris Ranch... Daniel Turner May 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Ann. I am honored to have you visit my page. I appreciate your kindness:)

Janice Canerdy May 13, 2021 at 3:35 PM So beautiful and moving, Danny. This one should be set to music and sung with rhythm guitar accompaniment! Janice Daniel Turner May 13, 2021 at 7:01 PM Thank you, Janice. funny you should say that because I have already sent it to someone to see if they could put it to music. i guess bright minds think alike. lol You are a treasured friend. i appreciate your support:)

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2021 at 12:19 PM this is beautiful, Danny boy. I wrote one similar about clover a long time ago. Love this. Daniel Turner May 13, 2021 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Andrea. I am chuffed that you like it. I'll have to see if I can go and find it.

Juliet Ligon May 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM A peaceful place to be laid to rest, capturing nostalgic times. Nice imagery you created. Daniel Turner May 13, 2021 at 2:56 PM Thank you, Juliet. Always a pleasure to see you. I appreciate your kindness and support:)

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