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What's In a Name

What's in a name But consonants and vowels I didn't know, so I ask The wisest of owls I told him my name The owl said, "Who" He was in the dark Hadn't the slightest of clues I thought extra hard Of someone to call Then phoned, my mom Cause mothers, know all It had come from her dad She had turned it around That way it had It's own unique sound From the Bible it means "God is my judge" A prophet it seems Whose faith would not budge It doesn't define me Just a moniker applied The weight it carries Is for you to decide January 8 2017 by Daniel Turner

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Bette Bavington

Date: 7/6/2017 4:18:00 PM

Excellent job an enjoyable read.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 1/28/2017 4:31:00 AM

Congrats Daniel, for your WIN in the contest!!! ;-)

Deborah Burch

Date: 1/19/2017 5:38:00 PM

Very well done Daniel!! Congratulations!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Janis Thompson

Date: 1/19/2017 2:05:00 PM

It's a great name that I would have given to a son. I had to daughters and I don't like Danielle. Good write. Congrats on your placement.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/19/2017 1:54:00 PM

very clever and great message DT! I have always loved the name Daniel, if I ever have a boy I would name him that...congrats :)-luloo

Pashang Salehi

Date: 1/18/2017 7:34:00 PM

" A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" Great my friend

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/17/2017 11:27:00 AM

A very wise and witty poem, Daniel. My name comes from Irish royalty, and it means "peaceful chief." I rather like my name. Of course, as you and others have said, your name doesn't define you ... nevertheless, a good name (how you made yourself to be perceived by others) is better than silver or gold. Marvelous poetry, my friend. Love and peace to you.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/16/2017 10:35:00 PM

Very nice , Daniel, :-)

Carole Duet

Date: 1/16/2017 12:03:00 AM

What a neat little poem! Yes, Daniel was brave and I bet you are too. :) Carole

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 1/15/2017 6:26:00 PM

I love your poem but especially the part about the owl Daniel! Good luck in the contest~Che :)

Paul Callus

Date: 1/15/2017 12:46:00 PM

A mixture of serious and witty lines, Daniel. You can never go wrong when "God is your judge"! Regards // paul

Joseph May

Date: 1/15/2017 8:24:00 AM

This is a great write Daniel....I like how you did the first stanza....best wishes

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 9:11:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. It shows how insignificant we really are in the grand scope of things. In our vanity would like to think perhaps someone has heard of us but it is doubtful:)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 1/14/2017 1:36:00 PM

Very funny Daniel well done Love the wise owl x

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Wendy. Yeah, that wise owl was more like a wise a#*:)

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/14/2017 8:02:00 AM

Excellent, Daniel ... beautiful ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 9:07:00 AM

Thank you, Probir:)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 1/13/2017 7:27:00 AM

Beautifully done... The name suits you...Meaning of my name is good citizen...A 7 for this neat metered rhymes...

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. I'm sure you are a good citizen and I know for a fact you are a treasured friend. You always brighten up my day:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/13/2017 1:41:00 AM

Some people seem to fit their names perfectly and others not at all. I think Daniel fits you perfectly. Your poem is well written. You never disappoint! 7 ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 9:05:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Connie. You are so sweet. Hoping you are well:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/11/2017 10:47:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work..If it is for a contest, it reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Sara. I appreciate your kind support:)

Winged Warrior

Date: 1/10/2017 6:21:00 PM

LOL...Will the real Daniel Turner please stand up...great write my friend...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Wingman. Just don't leave me standing too long:)

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/10/2017 3:29:00 PM

You have the perfect name, it suited you finely Danny :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Kina. You have a perfect smile and a perfectly charming personality:)

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/9/2017 7:49:00 PM

Love this instructive and enlightening verse my friend. I had a best friend that died young( in a car wreck) , his name was Daniel and he was a great guy. Super 7 on this my friend!

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/15/2017 8:54:00 AM

Thank you, Robert. So sorry about your friend.

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/9/2017 3:53:00 PM

Her Dad's name was Leinad? Good one DT...

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/9/2017 3:58:00 PM

Your funny, Charlie. My middle name was my grandfather's first name and my first name was his middle name. Thanks for the giggle:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/9/2017 3:22:00 PM

Daniel, I think names can define people if they are raised to understand the value of it and what it means! Just so glad not to be the woman who was named by a Texas Governor Ima Hogg

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/9/2017 4:00:00 PM

I believe a name is just that, a name. It never defines who wears it. Thank you, Andie. It could have been worse. Her last name could have been Slut:)

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/9/2017 2:35:00 PM

A fine entry for the contest, Daniel. My poem is not for the contest, it doesn't confom to the directions. Not many people enjoy eggplant but I do and have recipes to cook it many ways. Many thanks for reading me today. Best to you. / M

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/9/2017 4:01:00 PM

I love eggplant, too, Mr Maurice. My favorite is fried, preferably by my mother:) Thank you for friendly visits.

Darren White

Date: 1/9/2017 11:36:00 AM

That owl :D hahaha.... It's so true though. I don't use my own name on Soup, but I am so used to be called Darren that it might as well BE my name :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/9/2017 12:55:00 PM

Thank you, Darren or whatever your name is:)

Tim Smith

Date: 1/9/2017 11:28:00 AM

Love it DT..."who" cracked me up

Daniel Turner
Date: 1/9/2017 12:54:00 PM

I couldn't believe it either. I thought everyone had heard of me by now:) Thanks, Tim.