Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

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 March 5, 2016 at 4:54 AM Congratulations Daniel.... Luv Linda Daniel Turner March 5, 2016 at 6:14 AM Thank you, Linda. peace my friend:)

Sara Kendrick February 29, 2016 at 8:31 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 February 29, 2016 at 8:36 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 February 28, 2016 at 7:27 AM This is completely a different take and how marvellous it is. Hugs, Bobby Daniel Turner February 28, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thank you,Anindya. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a friendly supportive comment. Peace my friend:)

Susan Gentry February 27, 2016 at 4:47 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 February 27, 2016 at 5:13 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 February 21, 2016 at 3:52 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 February 21, 2016 at 4:04 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 February 18, 2016 at 9:03 AM You've a knack for these enigmatic, vivid writes, Daniel! Enjoyed this one... Daniel Turner February 18, 2016 at 9:52 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 February 16, 2016 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Janice. I was trying to be original and almost go away from me. I appreciate the flowers:)

Janice Canerdy February 16, 2016 at 8:40 AM Excellent, Daniel! Janice Daniel Turner February 16, 2016 at 11:48 AM Thank you, Janice. I was trying to be original and almost got away from me. I appreciate the flowers:)

Kelli White February 15, 2016 at 8:45 PM Amazing inside Daniel. And genuine candor and resolve fell done Daniel Turner February 15, 2016 at 9:06 PM Thank you, Kelli. I appreciate the time and your flattering comments. Peace my dear friend.:)

Matt Caliri February 15, 2016 at 3:28 PM Wow. I love this piece. Very tight and melodic. Delightfully sparse, and rich with emotion. Nice work! Daniel Turner February 15, 2016 at 4:55 PM Thank you,Matt. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. Peace my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 15, 2016 at 2:33 PM - A great poem, Daniel :) - Hope you are doing well in the contest, good luck ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner February 15, 2016 at 2:37 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise. It's always an honor and a pleasure when you stop by. Peace:) Still lovin' that name!