Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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At Summer's End

At summer's start, how bright our youthful dreams
Like scattered clouds across a bright blue sky
Unchallenged and still green from birth in spring
Our spirits and ambitions flying high

We crashed into life's ocean without fear
Ideas glowed like campfires in the night
Left footprints in the sands of time, with peers
And reaped the spoils of labor in delight

Yet sometimes summer's heat would draw a storm
Uprooting winds would shake our confidence
With faith and hope, our new plans we would form
From lessons we had learned through consequence

Then colors of the trees and sunsets blend
Our dreams now gone, we watch, at summer's end...

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Sharon Gulley September 7, 2016 at 9:06 AM Another beautiful, spiritual, soulful write Daniel. This one for me was like walking through time passages. A wonderful and brilliant write with imagery and emotion galore. Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem. A (7) for me and another fav. Daniel Turner September 8, 2016 at 11:26 AM Thank you, Sharon. This was a reflective write. Now, as I am getting older with more yesterdays than tomorrows, I tend to look back quite a bit. I am happy you enjoyed it and think perhaps a lot of us feel the same way:)

Meenakshi Raina August 21, 2016 at 7:36 PM What a beautiful write....enjoyed reading it. Daniel Turner August 21, 2016 at 8:27 PM Thank you Meenakshi. It is always a pleasure for me when you visit. I appreciate your kindness. You are always so sweet.

DM Babbit August 17, 2016 at 5:44 AM Beautifully written. Daniel Turner August 17, 2016 at 7:26 AM Thank you DM. I appreciate you stopping by to read and leave supporting comments.

Nette Onclaud August 11, 2016 at 2:13 AM written with such vigor and artistry, daniel... enjoyed!..huggs Daniel Turner August 11, 2016 at 6:55 AM Thank you, nette. I appreciate your support and always look forward to your visits.

Connie Marcum Wong August 10, 2016 at 10:53 PM Daniel, this poem is so professional, so creatively crafted. Very impressive Daniel, if our contest I hope it does well. I loved it! 7 ; ) Daniel Turner August 11, 2016 at 6:53 AM Thank you Connie. I appreciate the high praise. I do not write for contests anymore but I certainly appreciate the vote of confidence.

Alexis Y. August 10, 2016 at 2:25 PM Hi Daniel, You have penned a well written sonnet. It took me down memory lane. I recalled the days of my youth and the lessons learned. Great job. A big seven: -) Alexis Daniel Turner August 10, 2016 at 2:56 PM Thank you Alexis. I appreciate your time and friendly comments. With more yesterdays than tomorrows, I find myself looking back a lot these days.

Sandra Haight August 10, 2016 at 10:17 AM Your beautiful Sonnet gave me chills, Daniel, as it also echoes my emotions at this stage in life. You master perfect meter and rhyme, and this is a Fav+7 for me! Sandra Daniel Turner August 10, 2016 at 10:46 AM Thank you Mrs Sandra. I had been thinking about this idea for a few weeks and finally figured out how to express what I was feeling. I am glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the high praise, as well.

Supraja Kannan August 10, 2016 at 5:24 AM This is beautiful..A lovely picture too... Daniel Turner August 10, 2016 at 6:16 AM Thank you Supraja. I appreciate your support and enjoy your friendly visits.

Frederic Parker August 9, 2016 at 10:25 PM Winter creeps slowly at autumn's end as we wait the never ending night to the earth we'll descend..my first thought after reading your thought provoking sonnet Frederic Parker August 10, 2016 at 1:40 PM No verse my poetic friend, it was my first thought, some poetry I read causes me to attach poetry to it to describe what the poem made me feel..as yours did Daniel Turner August 10, 2016 at 6:14 AM Thank you Frederic. I am so glad you liked it. I can't say I'm familiar with the verse you have quoted but I'm glad it made you think. Send me the verse, I would like to read it. I always enjoy your friendly visits.

Charlie Smith August 9, 2016 at 9:36 PM Really well done DT, you are hitting your stride with these sonnets, I especially liked the second verse... Daniel Turner August 9, 2016 at 9:40 PM Thank you Charlie. I appreciate your kindness. You know me practice, practice, practice.

Tim Smith August 9, 2016 at 6:28 PM A lovely walk through nature DT...The pic is awesome too. Daniel Turner August 9, 2016 at 7:05 PM Thanks Tim. It kinda looks like Arkansas, doesn't it? Peace my friend:)

Lynn Marie August 9, 2016 at 6:21 PM Very creatively written with the strength of nature and human truths painting a very real picture through your wise words. Love the lessons of the season in your wonderful sonnet. A pleasure to read your writing. blessings, lynn Daniel Turner August 9, 2016 at 7:04 PM Thank you Lynn. I really appreciate your support. My days of endless summers are few, so I thought I would try to do a reflective write. I am glad you enjoyed it.