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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

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. ^^

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 ; )

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!

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.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/24/2016 2:34:00 PM

So lovely, Daniel! Congrats on POTD!

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.

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

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

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.

Mike Hauser

Date: 12/20/2016 7:35:00 AM

You my friend are a rhyming genius! Love it!

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

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 ; )

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

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...

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:)

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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 :)

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 :)

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

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/18/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis:)