A Peaceful I Love You

An early outing for my friend and I
We walked the winding path down to the springs
The uncut winter hay is now waist high 
And in the morning breeze it softly sings

Red Indian paintbrushes are in bloom
As are the downy phlox and dogwood trees
How sweet the smell of birth in nature's womb
Attracting butterflies and honey bees

The passerine song birds are in full throat
While woodpeckers and sap suckers keep time
Mid air, white cotton hayseeds gently float
So gracefully they dance their pantomime

And in that moment, in the tarnished hay
The gurgling springs still hidden from my view
With nature's springtime beauty on display
I heard her say a peaceful. "I love you"


   by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Fowler Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 7:53 AM
Serene, sensuous, sensational dear Daniel. Soft and romantic. Alice
Chapin Avatar
June 21, 2021 at 4:16 PM
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Lindley Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 8:10 AM
Truly a great sonnet.... A fav....
Moorman Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 10:12 PM
Daniel, There are so many positive, beautiful responses that I find the only thing can add is the line from a movie -"Ditto". There is not enough adjectives to describe the beauty of what you have written. I admire the way your mind puts ordinary words into such gorgeous perspective.
Lawless Avatar
July 11, 2018 at 9:26 PM
Beautifully written Daniel. A soft gentleness of breezes blowing vivid images across the face of love.
Breidenthal Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 7:40 AM
I adore this poem...so flawless and magnificient.
Smith Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 4:15 AM
Hi Daniel, this is so sweet and romantic. The imagery is beautiful
Dietrich Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 3:11 PM
wow, this is SO nice. Many superb images I was seeing such as these two that really impressed me: how sweet the smell of birth in nature's womb/ the passionate song birds are in full throat . I'm trying to think what the I Love You contest was!! And if it got judged, why no congrats here?? FAVE
Shagun Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 1:01 AM
Hello Daniel., So beautiful poem. Nature so nicely explained and you heard from her was really cute.My favorite.
Sietesantos Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 3:48 PM
Daniel, your beautiful pieces always "WOW" me with your great artistry! This Iambic Pentameter is exceptional in its magnificence lauding the charm and romance of Spring! I applaud you! Hugs. Pandita
Manassian Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Beautiful, my dear. What a sense of tranquility pervades the heart when reading this. :) Please tell your muse to get back to it. Hugs, dear.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 1:39 PM
I absolutely adore this serene peaceful poem Daniel. This is going into my faves! xxoo ; )
Ashley Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 6:21 PM
Daniel, there is such a beautiful flow to your rhythmic lines, rhymes and lush imagery - a fiesta for the senses.. You captured me with the lovely tranquility in this tenderhearted and appreciative poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Storrier Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 8:20 AM
Loved this poem, I was there with you, many thanks for sharing Daniel x
Lindley Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 8:07 AM
EXCEPTION POETRY ON NATURE, ITS BEAUTY AND GIFT TO MANKIND!!! Every verse sings and shines... A fav my friend...
Canerdy Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:53 PM
So beautifully descriptive--another great one, Daniel! Janice
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 5:35 PM
Hello Daniel, I like this romantic poem you created. have a nice evening my friend.
Krampe Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 4:58 PM
Great take on the contest prompt, and I see that congratulations are in order. Congrats, Daniel.
Duncan Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 9:40 PM
I love this awesome win :)
Hamilton Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 9:23 AM
This is sooo good Danny congrats on a deserving win, I love you from nature wow what a concept!
Gauthier Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 11:45 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Daniel.
Teagan Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 9:28 AM
my goodness, you have a gift for beautiful descriptive writing.
Gentry Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 2:24 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful romantic poem! It flows so well and rhymes are perfect. It's the imagery that got me. A wondrous walk!
Murray Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 5:09 AM
It's not often my nature walks can be outdone here in Ireland Daniel, but you have made me yearn to join you in yours. Congratulations on a deserving win.
Sands Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Thank you for entering my contest DT! I love how you ended this poem. Congratulations for your win :)
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