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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

Date: 3/26/2023 5:48:00 AM

A joyful write! I could lay among the clover and the scent of childhood! God bless!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/26/2023 3:12:00 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

Date: 2/22/2023 3:02:00 PM

Lovely write... Well done. Ann

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/7/2022 2:40:00 PM

oh, this is gorgeous and speaks directly to the soul. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2021 4:05:00 PM

Hello Daniel Tuner, I remember asa child laying on the grass looking for the flour leaf clover. i tried very hard

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/29/2021 5:45:00 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

Date: 6/27/2021 12:25:00 PM

- You have described this as a song I know from a long time ago, Daniel ... lovely :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/27/2021 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. Great to see you again. i hope you have made a full recovery. You were missed.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/4/2021 3:57:00 AM

Hi DT, hope you are doing well, just dropping by to say hi :) a wonderful poem to read once again :)

Judy Ball

Date: 5/27/2021 9:21:00 AM

Oh Daniel this is a fave for me. Such beautiful imagery and perfect rhyme and rhythm. Wonderful verse. God Bless, JB

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/26/2021 8:02:00 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

Date: 5/20/2021 5:19:00 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.

Date: 5/19/2021 6:13:00 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

Date: 5/19/2021 5:02:00 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

Date: 5/18/2021 8:20:00 PM

A happy childhood is revisited joyfully in later years. Such a beautifully wrought poem, Daniel. Blessings, Evelyn

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 5/18/2021 4:54:00 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
Date: 5/18/2021 5:17:00 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

Date: 5/17/2021 8:13:00 PM

Daniel, this poem was simply beautiful.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/18/2021 1:59:00 PM

Thank you, Mike. I appreciate that very much:)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/17/2021 7:39:00 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
Date: 5/17/2021 4:52:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. The simple pleasures in life are the best, are they not? I appreciate your kindness.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2021 4:33:00 PM

I remembered the name of mine: In Clover Green: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/in_clover_green_552099

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/16/2021 10:49:00 AM

Thanks, I checked it out:)

Joseph May

Date: 5/15/2021 4:16:00 PM

Beautiful write Daniel, best wishes

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/16/2021 10:49:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. Great to see you again:) I appreciate you dropping by to read and comment.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/15/2021 7:44:00 AM

I could enjoy the rhythm of this lovely poem, DT, can imagine and experience the joy of freedom:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/15/2021 11:12:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your time and your support. Have a super weekend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/15/2021 5:34:00 AM

Wouldn't mind rlling in clover. Unless I get some attack of hay fever. Lovely thoughts.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/15/2021 11:11:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. So nice of you to drop by to read and comment. Have a great weekend.

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/15/2021 2:02:00 AM

I would lay there also, Daniel, yes within the poetry, which is truly beautiful.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/15/2021 11:09:00 AM

Thank you, harry. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you, sir.

Ann Foster

Date: 5/14/2021 9:17:00 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
Date: 5/14/2021 5:01:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. I am honored to have you visit my page. I appreciate your kindness:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/13/2021 3:35:00 PM

So beautiful and moving, Danny. This one should be set to music and sung with rhythm guitar accompaniment! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 7:01:00 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

Date: 5/13/2021 12:19:00 PM

this is beautiful, Danny boy. I wrote one similar about clover a long time ago. Love this.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 2:57:00 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

Date: 5/13/2021 9:24:00 AM

A peaceful place to be laid to rest, capturing nostalgic times. Nice imagery you created.

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/13/2021 2:56:00 PM

Thank you, Juliet. Always a pleasure to see you. I appreciate your kindness and support:)