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The Water Dance

While talking to the moon about my day
How strange, when from the east, a minstral wind
As sleeping trees began to gently sway
Dead leaves upon the ground found life again

I cast my gaze out o'er the rippling lake
The minstrel had my friend the moon entranced
Because, a billion tiny golden flakes
Were lost, as playfully he water danced

And yet somehow I didn't seem to mind
Though rudely interrupted by the winds
The moon and I can talk most any time
One reason he and I are such good friends

I wonder if you've ever had the chance
To watch the moon perform his water dance 


    by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2017

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Debbie Duncan Date: 7/3/2017 3:41:00 PM I do love staring at the moon which I did so often as a child & still do :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/3/2017 5:40:00 PM I'm certain the moon has many friends. Thank you for taking time to read and comment. I appreciate your support, Debbie:)

Bette Bavington Date: 6/30/2017 11:04:00 AM This is a very serene poem. It gets my mind in to the memories of what water dances I have seen the moon do. Good job. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/30/2017 10:09:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Bette:) I could sit and watch it all night and have.

Lynn Marie Date: 2/24/2017 7:06:00 PM The moon's reflection on water is truly a sight to behold. I love the spiritual feel and your words paint a gorgeous picture of its alluring beauty. Exquisite writing, a joy to read :-) blessings, lynn Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/28/2017 1:27:00 PM Thank you, Lynn. You are a gracious reader:)

Phyllis Babcock Date: 2/1/2017 12:50:00 PM Love the imagery you create in this poem. I love to watch the moon perform his water dance. Nicely done. love phyl Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/20/2017 10:49:00 AM Thank you, Mrs Phyllis:) It is truly seductive, is it not?

John Hamilton Date: 1/30/2017 8:18:00 PM This is class all the way Danny, so romantic, loved the rhymes, you are sooo good at sonnets, wish I could do them well. a7 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/30/2017 9:41:00 PM John, anytime you need help, I'm right here. I'll be more than happy to try and help:) Thank you for the friendly visits:)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/26/2017 8:32:00 PM I love this poem you wrote.The moon is romantic, I always found that to be.I like the stars shinning brightly in the dark sky.Can you tell me how I can get my commenting back underneath my poetry? I some how turned it off and I canot make acomment of other poetry. Thank you. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/26/2017 9:06:00 PM I am not french Daniel.My husband was french.How do I fix my problem?How do I get my comment where I can make a comment? I somehow disengaged it. Thank you.I enjoy your poetry.

Robert Lindley Date: 1/23/2017 8:32:00 AM IMMEDIATELY ADDED TO MY FAV LEAST LEAST I FORGET. DONE BEFORE MY POSTING THIS REPLY.. EASILY A 10 AND A TRUE GEM! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/25/2017 9:56:00 AM Thank you, Robert. Hoping all is well with you. How are you liking Tenn?

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/22/2017 7:31:00 PM Wherever the moon is romance is not far behind. Rather androgynous...shifting between the man in the moon into the feminine qualities of Luna, he/she enchants. I love your awesome imagery of your minstrel wind bringing dead leaves back to life and spreading a billion tiny golden flakes! This poem is a stunning beauty I am faving Danny. I simply adore it! Never doubt your awesome talent! 7+ ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/25/2017 9:56:00 AM Thank you Mrs Connie. You know how much you mean to me. I will forever be in your debt:):)

Jean Murray Date: 1/21/2017 5:10:00 PM Can you see the man in the moon Daniel? My husband never could. Lovely sonnet. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/22/2017 9:02:00 AM Yes Jean. I have seen the man in the moon many times. He's not there every night but he is there. Thank you for the friendly visit and support:)

Charlie Smith Date: 1/21/2017 12:25:00 PM Quite a quenching sight DT, well done... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/22/2017 9:01:00 AM Thank you, Charlie:)

Tim Smith Date: 1/21/2017 9:18:00 AM Quite enchanting my friend Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/21/2017 9:43:00 AM Thank you Tim. The moon has some kind of power over me.

Joanna Daniel Date: 1/20/2017 10:51:00 PM Oh, yes! and it's the most enchanting sight to behold:) a 7 for this superb sonnet, Daniel:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/21/2017 9:42:00 AM Thank you, Jo. Yes. it is beautiful and romantic:)

CayCay Jennings Date: 1/20/2017 9:23:00 PM That was the most playful sonnet I think I've ever read. Twas a delightful lark thru your stanzas, Danny! (and yes, I think I have seen it!) ... CayCay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/20/2017 9:55:00 PM To dream, perchance to dream:) CayCay Jennings Date: 1/20/2017 9:52:00 PM Not true!!! First I've looked to read you all year. You fell thru this year's Soupy time cracks thus far and are on my 'poets to catch up on' list at the very top! I hope you more than smiled - actually laughed aloud (maybe?) about your first comment below to me! CayCay Daniel Turner Date: 1/20/2017 9:29:00 PM I finally wrote something for you to comment about:) It is a wonderful dance, is it not? Thank you so much my friend for the lovely visit. You always make me smile:)