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The Shape of Water

So much to know, so little time to learn To think of all the unsolved mysteries Still trying to understand all that we know How sad, most go through life just passing time Our life is but a tick on time's big clock We, less than a speck of cosmic dust Significant only by the fact we are alive Yet insignificant in the grandest scheme So arrogant in our ignorant intelligence Thinking ice is the shape of water Consumed by greed, vanity and vice Destroying the only place we know life exists The laws of math are universal Like humans, stars live and die One day our sun will burn out Until then, we are our own worst enemy by Daniel Turner

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/12/2023 6:46:00 AM

Great line: Thinking ice is the shape of water

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/12/2023 2:35:00 PM

Thank you, Kim:)

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/12/2023 9:19:00 AM

We are indeed an arrogant species. The line that tied the title was brilliant Daniel! Summing our universal ignorance so perfectly. Take care dear sir

Daniel Turner
Date: 5/12/2023 2:35:00 PM

Thank you, FJ. I miss you:)

Jeannie Cronin

Date: 12/1/2021 10:50:00 PM

Looks like we’ve done a little more backsliding on the weighted scale of relativity. You gotta put some real effort into falling lower than a speck of dust. Great piece, loved it

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 7/27/2021 12:35:00 AM

A hardhitting well said poem awesomely writing of man's rapacious destructive ways and arrogant smart alec type arrogance indeed. Kudos!! Many humans think they are cleverer than God. ------<<<<<<<^^^^^>>>>>>>>~~~~~~>>>>>> Also plz do read and comment my newest poem here.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/20/2021 9:44:00 AM

I believe that in the plans of the creator we were all meant to play an important part, irrespective of who we are and how much we know or own. Unfortunately, many are those who waste their talents or use them in a negative way. ~ Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/3/2021 11:48:00 AM

Indeed... all the best.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2021 3:51:00 PM

Hello Daniel Turner, to think tat the sun will burn out is scary. I hope i will not be around then. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Judy Ball

Date: 6/28/2021 1:06:00 PM

I do so totally agree with you my friend. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2021 2:21:00 PM

Thank you Judy. I appreciate your kind comment. Hope you are staying cool in this summer heat.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/28/2021 11:57:00 AM

Myself, I believe we are significant in the grandest sense. That makes our insignificance that much more meaningful. I like this kind of poetry as it causes one to ponder our place and responsibility for the greater good.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2021 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. i respect your view and am sure you are not the only one. The overall effect of the poem has accomplished my goal. To make people stop and think. I appreciate your honest input and hope all is well with you.

Paul Bell

Date: 6/28/2021 7:24:00 AM

Yes, maybe we should remember the dinosaurs who must have thought they ruled the roost. Humankind have done some great things, but is the world a better place, I think not.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2021 9:07:00 AM

Thank you, Paul. I think humanity is in self destruct mode. Instead of concentrating on saving our beautiful planet, we spend our precious time, in fighting over matters that will work themselves out over time without human interference.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/27/2021 7:21:00 PM

This is a very descriptive, thought-provoking, realistic piece, Danny. Yes, mankind's arrogance, ignorance, and greed make man his own worst enemy! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2021 9:04:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. In the words of Thomas Sowell, "There comes a time when you eventually get to a point of no return" I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Be well sweet lady:)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/27/2021 6:38:00 PM

Thought provoking writing. God bless you always, my friend. Love, Gina

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2021 9:01:00 AM

Thank you, Gina. Such a kind and sweet soul you are. i appreciate your kindness.

Ts Poetry

Date: 6/27/2021 8:51:00 AM

Our breed will die out when there is no where to live...we must wake from the slumber and fight to save our world...good stuff Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/27/2021 11:22:00 AM

Thanks Tim:) Great to see you again. i hope all is well with you and yours.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/26/2021 3:53:00 PM

Dear Danny, You have related so well man’s monetary quest over the real reasons we are here, which is to learn and grow giving back as we take. Your poem is a guide to the ever seeking souls who cannot appreciate our planet until they have destroyed it. I am sorry this wonderful poem did not make the short winner’s list. It is a fave for me! Blessings xxoo

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/27/2021 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Those seven deadlies will be our undoing in the end. Some lessons we simply refuse to learn.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 6/26/2021 12:41:00 PM

Unique take on the theme.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/27/2021 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Juliet. I am grateful you took the time to stop by for a read and leave a comment.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/26/2021 6:56:00 AM

This is so deep and powerful and you have Beautifully depicted the fact... I enjoyed reading it ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/27/2021 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. i appreciate your kind comment and for taking the time to visit:)

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 6/25/2021 7:48:00 AM

You have summed it up very well, Daniel. Sadly true. We are our own worst enemies, but I don't think we get it.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/25/2021 12:10:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I do not think we do either. We talk about it a lot but in the long run, we do not do what needs to be done. I believe greed above all else will be the ultimate downfall of the human race. Hoping you are well and enjoying your summer:)

David Mchattie

Date: 6/23/2021 6:02:00 PM

As long as I can get a cup of coffee... life is good. But I see your point. Just a hint... stop watching CNN... you'll live longer. Stay well my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/23/2021 6:36:00 PM

I do not watch CNN. I appreciate you dropping by to read and comment though. Hoping you and yours are well, David:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/21/2021 7:49:00 PM

Very expressive and deep, Daniel--thought provoking. Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/25/2021 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Thought provoking, for me, is a good thing. Hopefully it will start a change from our destructive ways. Hope you are enjoying your summer:)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/21/2021 3:22:00 PM

We must learn to be kind to ourselves and to others we are all water indeed :) thanks for sharing dear poet

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/21/2021 1:46:00 PM

For sure, life is precious -- too preciouis to waste on idleness and foolery. Well said, Daniel.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/21/2021 1:37:00 PM

I’m delighted I dropped by and read this thought provoking poem, I could debate certain aspects of this write, but would only be out of interest on the subject, not to offer any better alternatives, time is always against us, cheers David

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/21/2021 1:18:00 PM

Intrigued by your title, impressed by your write as usual, Old Timer...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2021 12:35:00 PM

hey, Danny. I don't see a new poem of yours today, so I'll be on my way. Hope to see more from ya soon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/20/2021 12:23:00 PM

Hello Daniel. Wow! This is awasom! Yes one day the sun will burn out. I hoe we are not here to see this happen. enjoy your weekend my friend.