The Tempest

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Although it may be a little enigmatic, this poem deals with the practice of plagiarism. It was inspired by a comment. Stealing another persons thoughts is a crime regardless, However, though you may steal their work, they will continue on. "on through the night it blows"...

He mines gold's shine by candlelight
Hoarding wealth and folly
Plundering spoils from toils delight
Now bathed in melancholy

But warm winds wail on excited gale
Relentlessly unencumbered
Sequestered songs of nightingale
Serenading children's slumber

Raging tempest respects not glee
Demesne of mortal souls
Uprooting he and camphor tree
On through the night it blows



  an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Susan Gentry

Date: 3/23/2016 11:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your win! Had to look up a couple of words :) An impressive, thought-provoking poem. A 7 and should go beyond here. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/24/2016 7:11:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your kindness and your friendship. Peace my pretty friend:) Did ya learn anything?

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/20/2016 12:17:00 AM

Daniel, Congratulations on your awesome somewhat angry win. Love LINDA

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/20/2016 8:01:00 AM

This is a censured site! Can't really go off! I appreciate the flowers. You take care and I'll c'ya in the funny papers:):)

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/16/2016 8:41:00 AM

Hi Daniel, Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Enjoyed the read....Vlad.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/16/2016 12:11:00 PM

Thank you, Vladislav. I appreciate your time and your kindness. Peace my friend:)

Skat A

Date: 3/14/2016 10:55:00 AM

daniel, congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting this Angry Topic. Have a nice day **SKAT**

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/14/2016 10:58:00 AM

Thank you, SKAT for letting me participate and then for honoring my write. Peace to you young lady:)

Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Date: 2/27/2016 5:25:00 AM

A very vivid and precise write with a great message and descriptive words, almost lyrical.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 6:56:00 AM

As you can see this is a poem about stealing the work of someone else. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Peace to you lovely lady:)

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 1/26/2016 11:42:00 AM

'...sequestered songs of nightingale serenading children's slumber,' wonderful phrases and rhyming. Another exceptional piece my friend! Best wishes, Keith (PS I have a new favourite poet!)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/26/2016 11:45:00 AM

Now I'm blushing. Thank you so much my new friend.