Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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A Purple Ribbon

Mementos in a box, from years gone by
Thought to have been disposed of long ago
A glance, when something purple caught my eye
A ribbon from someone I used to know

I gently gave a tug like way back when
It slipped from it's confines just like before
Then instantly relived it all again
And just like her, it leaves me wanting more

But even though it was so delicate
This ribbon in it's femininity
Tied in her hair it looked so elegant
Yet strong enough to bind her memory

This ribbon with it's strength beyond compare
Ties fifty years to my first love affair   


         By Daniel Turner

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Rita Solis Radius March 18, 2017 at 5:38 AM Hello, Daniel! Discovering your writings, thank you for the Love-Purple-Ribbon!! Have a blessed and full of Love weekend, Rita. ^^

Connie Marcum Wong January 16, 2017 at 2:33 AM POTD....so deserving Daniel. I faved this lovely poem just now. You haven't lost your Midas touch my friend. This poem is exquisite! Congratulations! 7 ; )

John Hamilton January 5, 2017 at 10:24 AM Great sonnet Daniel, sorry I've been away and missed out on this one, so good as always you never disappoint. My first love was almost 50 years ago also, but she didn't wear a ribbon on her hair.lol!

Robert Lindley January 5, 2017 at 10:06 AM I remember a great beauty back in my late teens. She was my teacher and every day I fell in love with her grace and charms. A7.. Adding this jewel to my fav list as it brought back sweet memories.

Kim Rodrigues December 24, 2016 at 2:34 PM So lovely, Daniel! Congrats on POTD!

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 24, 2016 at 9:07 AM A treasured keepsake binds the memories of love like a cord to which we commit to be prisoners of love. Exquisite poem, Daniel. Beautiful rays of love emanating from your heart. Love this purple poem, my friend. Bravo for POTD. May you have a blessed Christmas and New Year.

Vera Duggan December 21, 2016 at 10:40 PM Daniel I love this little sonnet, yes memories of our first love, mind you I have forgotten all mine, but I guess it is nice sometimes to look back,seems such a long time ago. Hope you are well, Merry Christmas and take care on the roads......Vera

Carole Duet December 21, 2016 at 8:23 PM Just so lovely, Daniel. Simple things and simple memories mean so much. Nice sonnet. Carole

Darlene De Beaulieu December 21, 2016 at 3:17 PM Purple, is the colour of my birthstone purple also is my colour of strength pink is my colour of calm. These two colours give me strength and calm.For you it gives a memory of long ago.It is a beautiful poem.Merry Christmas. Happy New Year.

Mike Hauser December 20, 2016 at 7:35 AM You my friend are a rhyming genius! Love it!

Eve Roper December 19, 2016 at 8:31 PM I love the poem, Daniel, there are so manythings that I see,hear, and smell that will bring back some good thoughts always pleasing when it does... . :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve

Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 2:24 PM Daniel, I feel that endings are as important as beginnings when writing poetry. A good beginning makes the reader want to read your poem. Then a good ending leaves one remembering your poem as unforgettable. You always seem to manage to write unforgettable poems which is a tribute to your talent! This is another unforgettable poem with an exquisite ending! I loved it! POTD says it all! Congratulations my friend! 7 ; )

Jerry T Curtis December 19, 2016 at 12:32 PM Sorry I missed your POTD but I'm catching up. lovely piece here a "7" my friend Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:40 PM Thank you, Jerry. You are very kind:)

Charlie Smith December 19, 2016 at 11:24 AM Lovely work DT, sorry I'm late congratulating you on POTD honors... Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:39 PM Thank you, Charlie. It's always a pleasure to share a smile with you my friend:)

Joanna Daniel December 19, 2016 at 5:00 AM Many Congratulations on POTD, Daniel:) it was well deserved:) Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:38 PM Thank you, Jo:)

White Wolf December 18, 2016 at 9:48 PM What a lovely sonnet, Daniel! And well done for POTD! Congrats mate! Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:37 PM Thank you, Rick:)

Gary Bateman December 18, 2016 at 9:13 PM Hello Daniel, Congratulations of POTD!! This is a quite meaningful and very moving sonnet you've written. A wondrous work of art here. The end couplet is so powerful. A FAV!! Merry Christmas, Gary Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:37 PM Thank you, Gary I appreciate your kindness. I wish and yours the merriest of Christmases:)

Bernardo F. Asuncion December 18, 2016 at 7:26 PM Lovely poem......... Congrats, Daniel, on being selected Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:36 PM Thank you, Bernard:)

Abbey Mcdonnell December 18, 2016 at 4:17 PM It's beautiful. I feel the emotion in the poem, like I was the person in the poem. It paints a colorful picture in my mind. Well done. :3 A.m. Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:34 PM Thank you so much, Abbey:)

Cindi Rockwell December 18, 2016 at 4:01 PM Beautifully written! I could picture both the current scene and the past and feel the emotions. A 7! Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:33 PM Thank you, Mrs Cindi:) I'm glad you liked it.

Sunlite Wanter December 18, 2016 at 10:37 AM A real love sonnet! Congratulations! Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Sunlite:)

Paul Callus December 18, 2016 at 8:27 AM A truly beautiful sonnet, Daniel. You delicately untied the ribbon that holds a beautiful memory! #7 ~ Regards // paul Daniel Turner December 18, 2016 at 9:40 AM Thank you, Paul. You are so kind:)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2016 at 8:23 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t. D., Daniel ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner December 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM Thank you sweet Anne-Lise:)

Akkina Downing December 18, 2016 at 7:49 AM Congratulation on a fifty years, not many gotten that far, and congratulation on a p.o.t.d it's a very lovely poem I enjoy reading this early morning. Wishing you many more :) Daniel Turner December 18, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thank you, Akkina:)

Alexis Y. December 18, 2016 at 7:27 AM Hi Daniel, You've penned a beautiful sentimental piece. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Daniel Turner December 18, 2016 at 9:36 AM Thank you, Alexis:)

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