Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

The Journey

The great unknown is not feared
For I feel I have been here before
My vessel merely commandeered
From the harbors of distant shores
It is obscure what set me adrift
On this river of life I travel
Rapids rough and the current swift
Bluff banks crumbling to gravel
With sun painting thick clouds
My vessel, floating slowly, in the shallows
Night songbirds like angels grow loud
The still becomes darkened with shadows
My destination has not yet been mapped
Although others have passed before me
This journey will soon be recapped
In a sunset of magnificent glory
Dead flesh will return to the dust
My soul disappear in the dark
This human mind beckons my trust
I'll be judged on the love in my heart
In the horizon looms the last bend
Making preparations to disembark
Oh what a journey it's been 
On this river without a chart
   

    6/16/2018
  by Daniel Turner

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Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2018 at 3:25 PM wow, I can see how this scored in the top three. it's amazing, Danny, simply amazing!! Congrats.

Susan Gentry June 24, 2018 at 12:02 PM Congratulations on your win, Daniel. An excellent poem on traveling life. We never know what's ahead of us. I like the imagery, makes one feel right there with you. :)

Agnes Krampe June 23, 2018 at 10:38 AM Awesome metaphor, Daniel.Congrats on your well deserved contest win.

John Lawless June 22, 2018 at 7:15 PM Way to go Daniel!!!! congrats on your placement...life isn't a destination but a journey.....well done Daniel Turner June 22, 2018 at 7:22 PM Thank you, John. I appreciate your support. Have a super weekend!

Janice Canerdy June 22, 2018 at 7:59 AM Danny, congratulations on your podium win with this thought-provoking piece. Janice Daniel Turner June 22, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you, Janice. It was an older poem which nobody read. i thought it would be a good entry, hope you are staying cool:)

Poet Destroyer A February 19, 2016 at 11:08 PM It reads as if the author has approved the next journey with open arms. Daniel, to set sail after wrapping up the days before. I see the beauty hear and there. A marvelous read. No worries of the rough draft.... Super enjoyed. Linda Daniel Turner February 20, 2016 at 6:53 AM Thank you, Linda for the kind words. We are all on this journey. I like the calm waters. Peace my friend.

Beautiful Scars February 19, 2016 at 7:39 PM Oh my Daniel, this put a lump in the back of my throat.Beautiful journey Daniel -luloo *smiles* Daniel Turner February 19, 2016 at 7:48 PM Thank you, Luloo. It's almost a eulogy right? Sounds like something one would read at a funeral. When I read it to my mom she cried. That's when I thought it might be good enough to post. I'm glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by:) Peace my friend

Jeannie Cronin February 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM Hi Daniel, beautiful write! I don't think you have much to worry about on the judging part, from reading your work there seems to be an abundance of love in your heart! Daniel Turner February 19, 2016 at 2:51 PM Thank you dear one. I'm so happy to see your smiling icon. You have such a beautiful smile. You would be correct on one thing, I do have a lot of love in my heart. It was given to me by my night angel. I'm glad you dropped in. Peace my dear friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2016 at 2:18 PM - This is both beautiful and sad,Daniel ... but it is life's journey, for better or worse - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner February 19, 2016 at 2:30 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. It is a little sad but like you say, life is too. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Peace and God Bless:)

Terry O'Leary February 19, 2016 at 1:24 PM A well-described journey that each must take... Very nice Daniel Turner February 19, 2016 at 1:40 PM Thank you, Terry for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate your support.Peace:)