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Two Lenses

Gray naked trees, forest lawn cloaked in white Wearing red, bearing arms, hiding motionless and pious Appearing out of nowhere, an apparition so quiet One shot rang out, then suddenly dead silence Nearly half a century, has passed since that year A revelation came to me, lucidly clear So beautiful and graceful, yet to live in fear A life resolving murder, of a helpless deer February 15, 2016 an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/5/2016 4:54:00 AM

Congratulations Daniel.... Luv Linda

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2016 6:14:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. peace my friend:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/29/2016 8:31:00 AM

Thank you for participating in my contest “Two Lenses”..It was an honor to read your entry..Sara..Sometimes our sensitivity to all of God's creation increases as we age..

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/29/2016 8:36:00 AM

Yes it does. Like you say, as we are aging, we really come face to face with the fragility of life and it's meaning. Thank you for your comments and thank you for letting me be a part of your contest. Peace my friend:)

Anindya Mohan Tagore

Date: 2/28/2016 7:27:00 AM

This is completely a different take and how marvellous it is. Hugs, Bobby

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2016 7:38:00 AM

Thank you,Anindya. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a friendly supportive comment. Peace my friend:)

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/27/2016 4:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this interesting entry! I'm looking at 3 in my front yard right now. I've never been deer hunting but must say I do like to eat deer meat. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/27/2016 5:13:00 PM

After heart surgery I became a vegetarian but I understand. I had to make a choice meat or cigarettes. I'm still smoking. Thank you for the lovely flowers. I always enjoy our visits. Peace my dear:)

Genevieve Mika-Stevens

Date: 2/21/2016 3:52:00 PM

I thought this poem the best of the lot for now - and were it my contest, I'd pick you the winner. This said so much in so little - and mad such a point - my brother in Wisconsin could be the one writing this poem...pretty impactful....just a great piece!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2016 4:04:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments. Unfortunately, I doubt it will be a winner. I quit deer hunting at age 16. At the time, My dad couldn't understand and really gave me a hard time, but I stuck with my heart. I understand why people do it. It's just not for me. Thank you again and Peace:)

Michael Whatley

Date: 2/18/2016 9:03:00 AM

You've a knack for these enigmatic, vivid writes, Daniel! Enjoyed this one...

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/18/2016 9:52:00 AM

Thank you Michael. I don't actually intend to be so mysterious, it just sort of happens. I do appreciate the fact that you spent your time to read and felt the need to comment. Maybe enigmatic is not so bad:) Peace and God Bless

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/16/2016 9:27:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I was trying to be original and almost go away from me. I appreciate the flowers:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/16/2016 8:40:00 AM

Excellent, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/16/2016 11:48:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I was trying to be original and almost got away from me. I appreciate the flowers:)

Kelli White

Date: 2/15/2016 8:45:00 PM

Amazing inside Daniel. And genuine candor and resolve fell done

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/15/2016 9:06:00 PM

Thank you, Kelli. I appreciate the time and your flattering comments. Peace my dear friend.:)

Matt Caliri

Date: 2/15/2016 3:28:00 PM

Wow. I love this piece. Very tight and melodic. Delightfully sparse, and rich with emotion. Nice work!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/15/2016 4:55:00 PM

Thank you,Matt. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. Peace my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/15/2016 2:33:00 PM

- A great poem, Daniel :) - Hope you are doing well in the contest, good luck ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/15/2016 2:37:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. It's always an honor and a pleasure when you stop by. Peace:) Still lovin' that name!