Daniel Turner Poet Free verse

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 May 12, 2023 at 6:46 AM Great line: Thinking ice is the shape of water Daniel Turner May 12, 2023 at 2:35 PM Thank you, Kim:)

FJ Thomas January 12, 2023 at 9:19 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 May 12, 2023 at 2:35 PM Thank you, FJ. I miss you:)

Jeannie Cronin December 1, 2021 at 10:50 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 July 27, 2021 at 12:35 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 July 20, 2021 at 9:44 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 July 3, 2021 at 11:48 AM Indeed... all the best.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 2, 2021 at 3:51 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 June 28, 2021 at 1:06 PM I do so totally agree with you my friend. God Bless, JB Daniel Turner June 28, 2021 at 2:21 PM Thank you Judy. I appreciate your kind comment. Hope you are staying cool in this summer heat.

Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 11:57 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 June 28, 2021 at 12:01 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 June 28, 2021 at 7:24 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 June 28, 2021 at 9:07 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 June 27, 2021 at 7:21 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 June 28, 2021 at 9:04 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 June 27, 2021 at 6:38 PM Thought provoking writing. God bless you always, my friend. Love, Gina Daniel Turner June 28, 2021 at 9:01 AM Thank you, Gina. Such a kind and sweet soul you are. i appreciate your kindness.

Ts Poetry June 27, 2021 at 8:51 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 June 27, 2021 at 11:22 AM Thanks Tim:) Great to see you again. i hope all is well with you and yours.

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2021 at 3:53 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 June 27, 2021 at 11:22 AM Thank you, Connie. Those seven deadlies will be our undoing in the end. Some lessons we simply refuse to learn.

Juliet Ligon June 26, 2021 at 12:41 PM Unique take on the theme. Daniel Turner June 27, 2021 at 11:14 AM Thank you, Juliet. I am grateful you took the time to stop by for a read and leave a comment.

Supraja Kannan June 26, 2021 at 6:56 AM This is so deep and powerful and you have Beautifully depicted the fact... I enjoyed reading it ... Daniel Turner June 27, 2021 at 11:13 AM Thank you, Supraja. i appreciate your kind comment and for taking the time to visit:)

David Mchattie June 23, 2021 at 6:02 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 June 23, 2021 at 6:36 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 June 21, 2021 at 7:49 PM Very expressive and deep, Daniel--thought provoking. Janice Daniel Turner June 25, 2021 at 12:12 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 June 21, 2021 at 3:22 PM We must learn to be kind to ourselves and to others we are all water indeed :) thanks for sharing dear poet

Joseph P. DiMino June 21, 2021 at 1:46 PM For sure, life is precious -- too preciouis to waste on idleness and foolery. Well said, Daniel.

David Kavanagh June 21, 2021 at 1:37 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 June 21, 2021 at 1:18 PM Intrigued by your title, impressed by your write as usual, Old Timer...

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2021 at 12:35 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 June 20, 2021 at 12:23 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.

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2021 at 10:55 AM It reads SO much better over here in this format, Daniel. I really like it. (I think the line breaks enhance it). Look, someone here was inspired by your poem: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/who_are_you_1365642#gt Daniel Turner June 20, 2021 at 11:47 AM Thank you, Andrea. So nice of you to drop by. Hope you are having a wonderful day. I'll go check it out:) Thanks!

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