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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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Date: 6/24/2018 3:25:00 PM
wow, I can see how this scored in the top three. it's amazing, Danny, simply amazing!! Congrats.
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Date: 6/24/2018 12:02:00 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. :)
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Date: 6/23/2018 10:38:00 AM
Awesome metaphor, Daniel.Congrats on your well deserved contest win.
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Date: 6/22/2018 7:15:00 PM
Way to go Daniel!!!! congrats on your placement...life isn't a destination but a journey.....well done
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Date: 6/22/2018 7:22:00 PM
Thank you, John. I appreciate your support. Have a super weekend!
Date: 6/22/2018 7:59:00 AM
Danny, congratulations on your podium win with this thought-provoking piece. Janice
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Date: 6/22/2018 5:03:00 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:)
Date: 2/19/2016 11:08:00 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
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Date: 2/20/2016 6:53:00 AM
Thank you, Linda for the kind words. We are all on this journey. I like the calm waters. Peace my friend.
Date: 2/19/2016 7:39:00 PM
Oh my Daniel, this put a lump in the back of my throat.Beautiful journey Daniel -luloo *smiles*
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Date: 2/19/2016 7:48:00 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
Date: 2/19/2016 2:47:00 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!
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Date: 2/19/2016 2:51:00 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.
Date: 2/19/2016 2:18:00 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 :)
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Date: 2/19/2016 2:30:00 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:)
Date: 2/19/2016 1:24:00 PM
A well-described journey that each must take... Very nice
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Date: 2/19/2016 1:40:00 PM
Thank you, Terry for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate your support.Peace:)

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