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Beguiling Spring

Beguiling spring, how bold your arrogance You shameless season painted in conceit Parading up and down each city street O'er hill, through dale, you flaunt your elegance Each tree, each flower, bathed in decadence Each gale, each breeze, your moods so indiscreet Each dawn you send your birdsong out to greet A vain display of your benevolence And yet each year we welcome your return With song and poem, we celebrate your style We rush to be the first to photograph A daffodil, a bud, a waking fern You always make that winter wait worthwhile On every heart you leave your autograph. Daniel Turner

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Bill Baker

Date: 6/9/2023 7:46:00 AM

Interesting rhyme scheme and a fine sonnet, Daniel. A unigue view of Spring. I enjoyed your sonnet ... write some more please. :-) Have a great weekend my friend. Bill

Ann Foster

Date: 5/4/2023 2:26:00 PM

Lovely sonnet... Very powerful, and filled with emotion to fill the senses. Ann

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/29/2023 1:55:00 PM

Dear Daniel, your Spring sonnet is superb, rich in texture, imagery, metaphor and attitude. I adore the wonderful irony sprinkled throughout. Indeed, spring is beguiling! Simply splendid poetry, my friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/29/2023 6:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. I am such a fan of your work. I am flattered and honored. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Always a pleasure when you visit:)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/24/2023 8:52:00 PM

Very nicely penned. The spring does have its own original autograph, usually green + with flourishes. Best wishes, Brian

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2023 5:05:00 AM

Thanks, Brian. I appreciate your time and your support.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/10/2023 4:07:00 AM

Very different take on spring, Dan, and surprising! Enjoyed every line of your poem. Have a great day. / Maurice

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 4:28:00 AM

Thank you, Maurice.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 3/31/2023 11:55:00 AM

this is a unique perspective and oh so well executed. "you shameless season painted in conceit parading up and down each city street" so enjoyed it.

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/1/2023 6:17:00 AM

Thank you, Nancy. I appreciate your time and support. Have a super weekend.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/31/2023 6:43:00 AM

SUPERB in every respect, Danny! A fave. Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/31/2023 6:56:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I am always happy to see you. Gonna be a stormy one today. They're saying we're gonna have tornadoes today. Be careful and keep one eye on the sky.

Jenna Logan

Date: 3/31/2023 3:17:00 AM

I don’t think I’ve ever read a poem that shames spring for being bold and haughty while simultaneously praising her beauty… until yours. You touched upon many of her glories.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/31/2023 6:47:00 AM

Hello Jenna. If I'm nothing else, I am original. Not always a good thing. Starting my day with a smile. I appreciate your time and support. Have a super day.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/30/2023 10:37:00 PM

Oh, so beautiful, uplifting and true! :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/31/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thank you, BJ. Always great to see you.. I appreciate your stopping to read and comment. Have a wonderful day.

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 3/30/2023 7:13:00 PM

Spring must be in the air, Bud this is some solid writing really enjoying reading your stuff today! A.S

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/31/2023 6:42:00 AM

Thank you, AS. Great to see you again. i appreciate your time and support.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/30/2023 1:39:00 PM

Yes, spring is wonderful, Daniel. We went to church last night and the angle of the sun and the amount of sunlight was wonderful. I enjoyed reading this Sonnet today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Sara. We're getting ready for more bad weather tomorrow. Hopefully it will not come your way. Always a pleasure to see and talk with you. Be well sweet lady:)

Valsa George

Date: 3/29/2023 10:51:00 PM

Beautifully written poem on spring. Though arrogant, ostentatiously parading its beauty, we don't hate the season, but welcome it with song and poems. Some images are so striking, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 7:03:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa. Im always happy to see you. You make exceptional comments! I appreciate your kindness and your support. Take care nice lady:)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/29/2023 7:09:00 PM

A fine sonnet to put in my April bonnet. Bravo, Daniel! :) gw

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 7:01:00 AM

Thanks,GW. I hope you have a great day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/29/2023 3:58:00 PM

Hello Daniel, A lovely tribute for Spring. also my fav. Enjoy your evening my friend./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/30/2023 11:46:00 AM

Hello Daniel, you are welcome. I am fine thank you. I hope all is well with you. Your welcome. Your friend, Darlene/ Enjoyy our day my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 7:00:00 AM

Thank you, Darlen. Hoping you are well. I appreciate your kindness and your support.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/29/2023 12:49:00 PM

Wow Daniel: I love this personification of spring as a gorgeous woman who is totally aware of her beauty and flaunts it Men swoon at her feet and she knows it. Clever you. SuZ

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 6:59:00 AM

Thank you, SuZ. Spring is like a woman in many ways. I appreciate you reading and commenting. It's always my pleasure when you drop by. C'ya:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2023 12:12:00 PM

Most excellent. A FAVE

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 6:58:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Always glad to see you. Have a wonderful day.

John Oldham

Date: 3/29/2023 10:19:00 AM

For some reason I don't have a "Spring" poem in me - at least not yet - too many other poems in play, I guess. But you, my friend, have penned a marvelous Spring sonnet, here. Excellent piece of work! Best - john

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 11:16:00 AM

Thanks John. I am certain, one will come out at one point. Most likely in winter time. LOL Isn't that how it usually works? Great to see you my friend. Have a wonderful afternoon.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/29/2023 10:11:00 AM

- The wonderful spring - Beautiful written, Daniel :) - hugs

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Anne. To me, you are a lot like spring, Making the day brighter and always leaving a smile:) Be well!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/29/2023 7:16:00 AM

Good Morning Daniel. Hello. Please allow me to simply say this is poetry and yes poetic. Truly beautiful execution. Thank you for sharing your poetic pen. Have a wonderful day. Blessings always (smile)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Lisa. Always a pleasure to see you. I appreciate your kindness and support. You have a wonderful day as well:)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/29/2023 5:51:00 AM

A wonderful welcome to spring. A glorious poem. Much enjoyed the cheer you convey, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 7:15:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Spring will do that to you:) I appreciate your kindness and your support.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/29/2023 5:14:00 AM

A hymn to spring so well sung, dearest Daniel. I enjoyed every verse, my friend. Blessing!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 5:25:00 AM

Thank you and Good morning, Demetrios. Hoping you are well my friend. i appreciate your time and support. have a super day:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/29/2023 12:53:00 AM

I absolutely love this one, DT, what is it about the Spring that woos us poets with her charm? Penned with wise elegance:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 5:00:00 AM

thank you, joanna. I appreciate your kind comments and support. Great to see you always. Be well.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/28/2023 7:28:00 PM

A journey hosted by Springtime. Wonderfully descriptive Daniel, each scene described perfectly.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/29/2023 4:56:00 AM

Thank you, Wendy. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/28/2023 6:26:00 PM

Awesome poem, my friend... I do love Spring..

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/28/2023 6:48:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Everything going ok? I always enjoy your visits Eve. Have a great evening:)

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/28/2023 4:45:00 PM

Don’t ever stop surprising is DT! Beautiful arrogance of spring!

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/28/2023 6:47:00 PM

Thank you, Maggie. as long as you don't stop dropping by. Deal? Such a treat to look up and see your smile:)