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Where I Want To Go

I'd love to buy a boat and sail the seas
Just loaf and let the string of life unwind
Drop anchor anytime or place I please
To visit every island I can find

I'd sail from cape to cape, from gulf to strait
Each bay and channel up and down each coast
My dog would be companion and first mate
Most likely, he'd be sleeping at his post

But every night we'd find a still lagoon
Perhaps we row ashore and build a fire
On first appearance, I'd harpoon the moon
And hold him hostage until we retired

A life at sea, beneath large wind filled sails
With peaceful friends, the dolphins, gulls and whales


   February 21 2017
   by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 7/27/2017 11:02:00 PM
Oh the sea and the temptation it brings...escape into nowhere...(if only sharks were not there. I'm dead afraid of them!! :D) wonderful write. :)
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Date: 7/23/2017 8:15:00 AM
What would be the name of your ship? Would it be a brig, schooner, or what?
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Date: 7/23/2017 8:20:00 AM
I think I would have a small schooner. It would only be me and my dog. Something one man could handle. The name would be . Jenny. lol as in Forrest Gump.
Date: 5/10/2017 9:55:00 AM
Very peaceful. I love it
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Date: 3/20/2017 10:36:00 PM
Some would say you've been adrift for some time, not me I'm just here to congratulate you...
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:21:00 AM
Beautiful, skillfully-written, great in every respect--made me smile and say "Ahhh." Congrats on your win, Daniel! Janice
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Date: 2/28/2017 3:15:00 PM
beautiful its a 7 hugs
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Date: 2/28/2017 8:54:00 AM
Sounds great but I'd get seasick:)you have penned this artfully Daniel!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:11:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Sara. Must bring the dramamine:)
Date: 2/26/2017 6:49:00 PM
I love how you smoothly mixed "loaf" into this. It always devolves (quickly) to flatulence metaphors for me. Excellent sonnet, DT. Interesting that you made the moon male. Do you usually?
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Date: 2/26/2017 7:42:00 PM
It all depends on the poem, Phillip. It can be luna the lady or the man in the moon. Thank you for the question. I hope my answer is satisfactory:)
Date: 2/26/2017 11:17:00 AM
Beautiful life and time in a lovely sonnet ...
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Date: 2/26/2017 7:38:00 PM
Thank you, Probir:)
Date: 2/25/2017 3:11:00 PM
You sure know what you want, Danny! You present such a calm and serene atmosphere....but don't forget the other side of the coin, when the weather changes altogether:) #7 Regards // paul
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Date: 2/25/2017 3:34:00 PM
You know what they say, Paul."Any port in a storm":) Thank you.
Date: 2/24/2017 6:13:00 AM
A peaceful yet adventurous wish, DT:)
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:44:00 AM
More like a dream. Thank you, Jo:)
Date: 2/23/2017 11:06:00 PM
I love the serene and peaceful scene your words a paint in this winsome piece Danny! : ) 7
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:42:00 AM
Of course, we'd have to stop and see you, Mrs Connie. Thank you so much:)
Date: 2/23/2017 7:07:00 PM
To sail the seven seas is an adventure indeed....Love the peaceful vibes....Very nicely penned Daniel
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:40:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph.
Date: 2/23/2017 2:16:00 AM
Please can I come, it sounds so idyllic.
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Date: 2/23/2017 8:39:00 AM
Absolutely:) Thank you so much, Elizabeth.
Date: 2/22/2017 8:46:00 PM
Nice work Danny, just got back from Cuba, was a marvel to see dolphins up close, love to go sailing. Great imagery a7
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/23/2017 8:38:00 AM
So are you, John:)
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/23/2017 8:08:00 AM
Always both, wherever I go, whatever I do, I give testimony to God's love, the Cubans just eat it up, they are a special people!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/22/2017 9:08:00 PM
Thank you, John. Mission work or pleasure? or both:)
Date: 2/22/2017 4:43:00 PM
Your poem takes the essence of dreams loved by young and old and distills the magic into a happy feel good poem that flaunts tradition and has fun with our desires to be entertained by thoughts of wonder and desire. Well done, Emile.
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Date: 2/22/2017 9:07:00 PM
Thank you, Emile. What would life be without dreams?
Date: 2/22/2017 3:35:00 PM
If you're sailing to Guam, mind if I tag along? Lol! Lovely poem Danny :)
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Date: 2/22/2017 9:05:00 PM
I just happen to have an extra life jacket:) Thank you, Kina:)
Date: 2/22/2017 3:35:00 PM
You are going to need a bigger boat it seems. You have made us all want to join you.
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Date: 2/22/2017 9:04:00 PM
The more, the merrier:) Thank you, Jean. I hope everybody likes dogs. Lol
Date: 2/22/2017 1:18:00 PM
wherever this paradise is, i'd like to get there, daniel... inviting work!..huggs
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/22/2017 9:03:00 PM
I suppose in a way we just got back:) Thank you, nette.
Date: 2/22/2017 9:43:00 AM
Beautiful poem sir.
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:09:00 AM
Thank you, Ricky. I appreciate the respect but you can call me Danny:)
Date: 2/22/2017 9:02:00 AM
Great sonnet Daniel, you've created idyllic images with your words, a joy to read.
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:08:00 AM
Thank you, Roy:)
Date: 2/22/2017 8:29:00 AM
Love this peaceful tranquil poem which is a fave; hope when your sailing there is no rogue wave! G/L in the contest!~Ch :)
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:08:00 AM
Me too! Thank you, Mrs Cheryl:)
Date: 2/22/2017 8:06:00 AM
I agree w/Ilene. This is so idyllic and serene. I wanna be a cabin mate on this dream boat journey. Great poem ... I smiled when you made the dog the first mate. My kinda cap'n. Stellar write. Love and peace, bro.
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:07:00 AM
Thank you, Freddie. Yeah, I ain't going anywhere without my little buddy:)
Date: 2/21/2017 8:27:00 PM
What a lovely scenario, you and your dog at sea. Such serenity and calm your words inspire; an imagination is a beautiful thing :-) My best to you in the contest. blessings, lynn
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/22/2017 11:05:00 AM
Thank you, Lynn Marie:) So glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 2/21/2017 7:32:00 PM
You talking about lake Hamilton? Best wishes in the contest...
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2017 7:34:00 PM
LOL Not hardly. Lol
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