Daniel Turner Poet Lyric

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In case you can't figure out the cadence, it' should be read 3 lines at a time. I think you'll see the rhyme scheme. It sort of goes along with the tune of "Highwayman" (Willie, Waylon, Johnny, and Chris) One can youtube the video to figure out the cadence. I haven't learned how to record my poems yet.
 

Weary Traveler

I was a musketeer
Fighting to save a dying land
Soldier with a heart
Hate never disappeared
As greed and waste were in command
Tearing it apart
Armed with a sword of words
Choosing my battles, carefully
Fighting against the odds
Futility's absurd
Sheathing my sword only to flee
Left it up to God

I became a wanderer
Searching for peace, looking here and there
If only peace of mind
A lifelong ponderer
Not understanding lack of care
The world is so unkind
In a state of disbelief
That people live so unconcerned
Turning treasure, into trash
Our time's so brief
Apparently, we'll never learn
Hell burns hot with cash

I was a troubadour
Sang songs of happiness and pain
Accompanied by the wind
But mostly went ignored
As the masses rode their gravy train
On tracks of vain pretend
Hitching from town to town
No lust for pockets filled with gold
Simply moving on
Fall leaves are turning brown
My days grow short and nights are cold
Summer all but gone

I'm a weary traveler
My life spent in a time machine
Powered by the sun
A map unraveler
And every road a different dream
Sleeping on the run
Sometimes the sky would gray
I danced around the lightning strikes
No time to take a rest
Shelter would come my way
Takin' in by ladies of the night
Ease my loneliness

But I can not sleep


  original song lyrics by the "Poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Sharon Gulley September 7, 2016 at 9:52 AM A fantastic and imagery gifted write Daniel. I do hope you are feeling better. I also have taken a holistic way of healing. I like it better, even though it takes strength to see it through. Sending best wishes for a feel good day. A (7) for me. Sharon

Jean Murray June 12, 2016 at 5:05 PM My father often said all he wanted was peace of mind. May peace in mind and body be yours Daniel.

Tom Quigley June 12, 2016 at 3:48 PM Great write!! How are things? Hopefully on the mend... Daniel Turner June 12, 2016 at 3:53 PM Yes thank you, I am feeling some better. I did not have the bone fusion surgery as it would have left me a cripple for the rest of my life. I have chosen a more holistic path. I appreciate your kindness and concern. Peace my friend:)

Joanna Daniel June 12, 2016 at 5:04 AM Wish you good health and better rest:) Well written, Daniel:) Daniel Turner June 12, 2016 at 3:56 PM Thank you Jo for your concern and continued support.

Kim Merryman June 11, 2016 at 4:54 PM A fantastic write, Daniel! Very creative! Love, Kim

Charlie Smith June 11, 2016 at 3:07 PM Well done Daniel. Hope you are feeling better and back in the saddle. Been missing you...