Daniel Turner Poet Personification

The Magic Fountain

There is a fountain in our city square
It gives the place a little added flair
What makes it special is it's magic powers
It's good at changing minutes into hours

It also gives the best rate of exchange
There you can buy a wish for pocket change
By day, the children buy their fairy tales
By night, it puts the wind in dreamers' sails

It has the power to pull tourists in
I've seen it change a frown into a grin
Another power is relieving stress
By leaving goose bumps with it's cool caress

Yet even knowing wishes can't be bought
Folks toss their coins without a second thought
A penny for a wish, it just sounds fair
Perhaps they feel the magic in the air.


   by Daniel Turner

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Thompson Emate March 1, 2023 at 10:10 PM A nice poem with a rhythmic flow. Daniel Turner March 2, 2023 at 5:10 AM Thank you, Thompson. I am glad you enjoyed it:)

Bj Legros Kelley June 23, 2021 at 12:12 PM I had almost forgotten throwing pennies into a fountain and making a wish. This is a really awesome poem, stirring memories of dreams, wishes and the coolness of a fountain!

Darlene De Beaulieu June 15, 2021 at 12:45 PM Hello Daniel, I remember throwing a penny into a fountain and making a wish Yes I believed that my wish would come true. Enjoy your day my friend.

David Scott June 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM Nice poem dont know about wishes think you make your own luck l was saw homless guy in the foutain pickig up all the coins

Anisha Dutta June 3, 2021 at 6:10 AM Thinking over what striking thing I have noticed recently. Blessings

Shreya Ln June 1, 2021 at 4:50 AM This poem put a smile on my face :)

Rama Balasubramanian May 31, 2021 at 4:18 AM Came to check what you wanted for contest. Enjoyed reading your poem. Very descriptive. Read your quotes. Awesome.

Constance La France May 29, 2021 at 3:08 PM Daniel, beautiful poem and great example for your contest, hope I can write you a poem worthy, peace _Constance

Sara Kendrick May 19, 2021 at 3:25 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Thinking that wishes can come true is magical in itself and sometimes they do if we put action on our part into the wish. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

White Wolf May 13, 2021 at 9:35 PM Its magic is felt everywhere. Love this one, matey. Good luck bro Daniel Turner May 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM Thanks Budgie, I appreciate you stopping by. Hope all is well with you:)

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2021 at 1:54 PM yes, you chose a great model poem for your contest!! I remember this one very from just the other day. Daniel Turner May 13, 2021 at 2:59 PM Well, at least it's a place to start. i expect a lot better than this one.

Unseeking Seeker May 13, 2021 at 8:22 AM Trevi fountain, Rome? Daniel Turner May 13, 2021 at 8:24 AM LOL Not hardly. However, if that is where it takes you, why not? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a smile, US I hope your day is a good one:)

Gordon Mcconnell May 11, 2021 at 2:20 PM Such a lovely penned piece Daniel, I do love a fountain there's something magical about it. This has lovely rhyme and flow with good insight too. Blessings always,Gordon Daniel Turner May 12, 2021 at 11:44 AM Thank you, Gordon. We see what we want to see:) Always a pleasure when you drop by. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Heidi Sands May 11, 2021 at 1:04 PM I enjoy this poem DT. A special place, you describe so well :) Daniel Turner May 12, 2021 at 11:43 AM Thank you, Heidi. Nice to see you again. Hoping all is well with you:)

Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2021 at 11:57 AM I love this whimsical piece Daniel. Kids of all ages love to toss in coins in a fountain or a wishing well. I don’t think we ever grow old enough to not enjoy it. It should do well in the contest. Blessings Connie xxoo Daniel Turner May 12, 2021 at 11:43 AM Thank you, Connie. Sometimes is good to act like a kid again:) Great to see you as always. Hoping you are well:)

D.W. Rodgers May 11, 2021 at 6:18 AM They abandoned the penny here in Canada many years ago but the magic of fountains still applies. Well said. Daniel Turner May 11, 2021 at 6:15 PM Thank you, DW. They have been toying with that idea here in the states for a long time, yet we still have the penny. Nice of you to stop by to read and comment. Hoping you are well:)

Joanna Daniel May 10, 2021 at 11:51 PM The magic is in the way you bring it out, DT:) great write:) by God's grace, I am safe:) Daniel Turner May 11, 2021 at 5:00 AM Thank you, Jo. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

Regina Mcintosh May 10, 2021 at 4:59 PM I just love this. So adorable! God bless you dear friend. Love, Gina Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thank you, Gina. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. I hope all is well with you sweet lady:)

Gershon Wolf May 10, 2021 at 4:09 PM I love this poem, Daniel. You really brought out the magic of a fountain. Wondrous. A FAVE for me. Thanks, gw Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 4:36 PM Thank you Gershon. Your continuous support is humbling, to say the least. I appreciate your kindness my friend:)

Tracey Cooke May 10, 2021 at 11:27 AM For a moment I was in the square, standing in front of the fountain, with a coin in my hand....wishing....what a beautiful poem ! : -) Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 11:34 AM Thank you, Tracy. So nice of you to stop by. I appreciate your kind comments and support. Be well young lady:)

Margarita Lillico May 10, 2021 at 8:54 AM I stand with ovation by falling silent!!! Genuinely planning to follow you:) M. Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 11:13 AM Thank you Margarita. I'm honored:) I most certainly appreciate your kindness and support. have a great day:)

Panagiota Romios May 10, 2021 at 8:43 AM From a mad fountain lover, especially with lights. Wonderfully versed.... Panagiota xxx Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 11:11 AM Thank you, Pangie. Great to see you today:)

Joseph May May 10, 2021 at 5:45 AM You bring enchantment to the fountain beautifully Daniel, GL in the Contest.. Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 6:34 AM Thank you, Joseph. I will need all the luck I can get. I have read some amazing poem for this contest. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Great to see you:)

David Kavanagh May 10, 2021 at 2:15 AM Penny for their thoughts standing silently at the fountain, what a great entry for such a thought provoking contest, best of luck cheers David Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 5:36 AM Thank you, David. I appreciate your support and your time. I hope you had a great weekend.

Victor Buhagiar May 10, 2021 at 1:51 AM Oh to find such magic fountain. But we have to do with fantasy. Daniel Turner May 10, 2021 at 5:35 AM It's all a matter of looking, Victor. We see what we want to see. Thank you for dropping by old friend. I hope you had a great weekend.

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