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The Watcher

I watched a weeping willow
Dancing with a summer breeze
A timeless dance of lovers
They'd rehearsed for centuries

The zephyr would excite her
With his warm southwesterlies
She'd gently sway both to and fro 
So playfully she'd tease

Her intermittent whispers
And a rustle of her leaves
Oft times would leave him breathless
Their intensity would ease

I felt my heartbeat quicken
As I rose from on my knees
Then quietly, just like I came
Slipped back into the trees.

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/17/2023 4:50:00 PM

This is so lovely... I can see, as well as feel, the limbs swaying with the breeze... Beautifully written, Daniel :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/25/2023 1:38:00 PM

More creativity from your artful pen. I especially liked the final stanza with its memorable exit, "a slip back into...trees." Be well. Brian

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2023 1:59:00 PM

Thank you, Brian. Glad you liked it:) For me, when poets comment on my older poems, I take that as the highest compliment one can pay because there are so many good new ones to read. I really appreciate your kindness, your time and your support. Back atcha' :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/22/2023 1:09:00 PM

Breathtaking write! Lighthearted and with great flow! A fave, Daniel!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/22/2023 1:12:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. I'm glad you like it. I really appreciate your kindness and your support. You're a sweet lady:)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/1/2021 4:23:00 AM

Great writing Daniel, nice imagery and good word choice too. Blessings,Gordon

Anna Hopper

Date: 1/6/2021 9:26:00 AM

This is the epitome of what I wish to create when I write poetry. I can’t love this enough! Definitely a new fav!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/8/2021 5:57:00 PM

Thank you, Anna. That's a very kind thing to say but I always enjoy trying to read between your lines. It's always a pleasure to see your smiling face. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/21/2020 6:01:00 PM

Sorry I haven’t been around as much. This is damn good old timer. I’m so glad to see you haven’t lost your touch. Give me a holler...

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/22/2020 2:18:00 PM

Hello Charlie. I have been trying to email you but the email address you gave isn't working and you have me blocked here on the soup.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/1/2020 5:09:00 PM

A beautiful write Danny, so pleased to see this as POTD, very well deserved. Nice to see you posting again, hope you are feeling well...you were missed!

John Hamilton
Date: 10/3/2020 7:24:00 PM

Hey who you callen old man? Thems is fighten words! lol!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/2/2020 1:21:00 PM

Thank you, John. I'm never very far away. Hoping you are well old man.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/1/2020 2:37:00 PM

Hello Daniel Turner, this poem is very vied. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/9/2020 12:18:00 PM

Hello Daniel I am glad that this poem made P,OT.D. Enjoy tour day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/2/2020 10:17:00 AM

Hello Daniel, yes all is well with me. I hope all is well with you. Did you have a nice weekend? Enjoy your day my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 3:01:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I hope all is well with you.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/1/2020 2:04:00 PM

This, took my breath away. Astounding work of art. Beautiful.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Betty jo. i appreciate your kindness:)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/27/2020 10:20:00 PM

Daniel, I enjoyed so much this tale of timeless love. It's so beautifully written, and a fave for me. Congratulations on your POTD honor.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn. great to see you again. I hope you are well:)

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/27/2020 8:54:00 PM

Daniel, the musicality of your poem is beautiful, as is the romantic sensory and emotional imagery. The wind and the willow, a winning pair. An exquisite gem, my friend. Belated congratulations on your very worthy POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 2:59:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. i appreciate you dropping by to read and comment. Really great to see you again:)

Angela Crabtree

Date: 9/27/2020 2:40:00 PM

Love this rhyme, Daniel! I know someone who had a weeping willow in their back yard many years ago. It was very beautiful. Peace & Love, Angie

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/1/2020 2:58:00 PM

Thank you, Angela. So nice to see you again. Hoping you and yours are well.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/24/2020 10:47:00 AM

Just lovely Daniel. It has a musical rhythm as it flows. Written so beautifully. Congratulations on POTD!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2020 11:07:00 AM

Hey girl:) Thank you so much. Good to see you out and about. Hoping the fall has brought a different psyche as well. It is always my pleasure, Sandra:)

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/21/2020 7:12:00 PM

Your verse rolls beautifully along with superb rhythm and imagery, Dan! Love it! :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/23/2020 10:30:00 AM

Thank you Laura. Nice to see you again. Hoping you and yours are well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2020 3:09:00 PM

I just saw your reply to my comment down here. My daughter made me a mask made of very thin material. It's not really a mask so I can breathe well and I can walk about without people thinking "horrors, she is maskless" Also I got for my Bday a black mask that says on it BAA BAA. My daughter's says "placebo"

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/20/2020 3:23:00 PM

I don't get out much but I always wear a mask. You could always wear a veil. Take care dear friend.

Silent One

Date: 9/20/2020 11:07:00 AM

This is really deep and i could feel the words... This was a worthy POTD.. Congrats.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/20/2020 11:30:00 AM

Thank you, S1. Long time no see. I trust life has been treating you well. I am thrilled that you dropped in to read and comment. Really great to see you again.

Gary Smith

Date: 9/19/2020 12:14:00 PM

A beautiful flowing poem Daniel, much enjoyed. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2020 12:52:00 PM

Thank you, Gary. Nice to see you again. Hoping you and yours are well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/19/2020 10:43:00 AM

this is so beautiful. Like a little Tom peeping on nature! Love this and I see it got POTD too. WEll deserved, Danny Congrats. Yes, I too am a summer person and though born in Sept, I was born in early September, so I am STILL a summer baby (and a melancholy baby to boot)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2020 11:03:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I too am a summer baby and I hate to say goodbye. at least we will get the beauty of fall along with some cooler temps. It is always sad to see summer go. Great to see you again. Hoping you and yours are well. I know you are still wearing your mask. lol

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 9/18/2020 1:15:00 PM

Beautiful! Congratulations on POTD.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2020 2:34:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/18/2020 7:02:00 AM

Nothing more peaceful to watch than weeping willows swaying in the breeze. Congrats on POTD. Tom. PS. The comment I left yesterday vanished, the gremlins are still about

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2020 9:03:00 AM

Hello Tom. Thank you for dropping by again. Those gremlins seem to come when we least expect them. lol Hoping you and yours are well.

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/18/2020 6:22:00 AM

A wonderful write...Congratulations Daniel on POTD

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2020 9:02:00 AM

Thank you, Arturo. Nice to see you again. hoping you and yours are well.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/17/2020 10:54:00 PM

My congratulations for your POTD. ~~

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2020 9:01:00 AM

Thank you Victor.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/17/2020 8:10:00 PM

Back with a big congratulations on POTD,,, well deserved... Hugs dear friend

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/17/2020 8:23:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. You know, you are always welcome and it is always my pleasure:)

Judy Ball

Date: 9/17/2020 4:53:00 PM

Oh I do so love this. Going into my faves. Great rhyme and rhythm and wonderful description and expression. This is truly excellent. God Bless, JB

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/17/2020 5:03:00 PM

Thank you, Judy. i am thrilled that you like it:) Did you get caught up in the flooding down there in Florida or were you farther down south? Hoping you and yours are well dear lady.