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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

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Rita Solis Radius Date: 3/18/2017 5:38:00 AM Hello, Daniel! Discovering your writings, thank you for the Love-Purple-Ribbon!! Have a blessed and full of Love weekend, Rita. ^^ Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/16/2017 2:33:00 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 ; ) Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 1/5/2017 10:24:00 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! Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 1/5/2017 10:06:00 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. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/24/2016 2:34:00 PM So lovely, Daniel! Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 12/24/2016 9:07:00 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. Login to Reply

Vera Duggan Date: 12/21/2016 10:40:00 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 Login to Reply

Carole Duet Date: 12/21/2016 8:23:00 PM Just so lovely, Daniel. Simple things and simple memories mean so much. Nice sonnet. Carole Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/21/2016 3:17:00 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. Login to Reply

Mike Hauser Date: 12/20/2016 7:35:00 AM You my friend are a rhyming genius! Love it! Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 12/19/2016 8:31:00 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 Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 12/19/2016 2:24:00 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 ; ) Login to Reply

Jerry T Curtis Date: 12/19/2016 12:32:00 PM Sorry I missed your POTD but I'm catching up. lovely piece here a "7" my friend Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:40:00 PM Thank you, Jerry. You are very kind:)

Charlie Smith Date: 12/19/2016 11:24:00 AM Lovely work DT, sorry I'm late congratulating you on POTD honors... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:39:00 PM Thank you, Charlie. It's always a pleasure to share a smile with you my friend:)

Joanna Daniel Date: 12/19/2016 5:00:00 AM Many Congratulations on POTD, Daniel:) it was well deserved:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:38:00 PM Thank you, Jo:)

White Wolf Date: 12/18/2016 9:48:00 PM What a lovely sonnet, Daniel! And well done for POTD! Congrats mate! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:37:00 PM Thank you, Rick:)

Gary Bateman Date: 12/18/2016 9:13:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:37:00 PM Thank you, Gary I appreciate your kindness. I wish and yours the merriest of Christmases:)

Bernard F. Asuncion Date: 12/18/2016 7:26:00 PM Lovely poem......... Congrats, Daniel, on being selected Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:36:00 PM Thank you, Bernard:)

Abbey Mcdonnell Date: 12/18/2016 4:17:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:34:00 PM Thank you so much, Abbey:)

Cindi Rockwell Date: 12/18/2016 4:01:00 PM Beautifully written! I could picture both the current scene and the past and feel the emotions. A 7! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:33:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Cindi:) I'm glad you liked it.

Sunlite Wanter Date: 12/18/2016 10:37:00 AM A real love sonnet! Congratulations! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/19/2016 1:32:00 PM Thank you, Sunlite:)

Paul Callus Date: 12/18/2016 8:27:00 AM A truly beautiful sonnet, Daniel. You delicately untied the ribbon that holds a beautiful memory! #7 ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/18/2016 9:40:00 AM Thank you, Paul. You are so kind:)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/18/2016 8:23:00 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t. D., Daniel ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/18/2016 9:39:00 AM Thank you sweet Anne-Lise:)

Akkina Downing Date: 12/18/2016 7:49:00 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 :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/18/2016 9:37:00 AM Thank you, Akkina:)

Alexis Y. Date: 12/18/2016 7:27:00 AM Hi Daniel, You've penned a beautiful sentimental piece. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 12/18/2016 9:36:00 AM Thank you, Alexis:)

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