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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...

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Sharon Gulley Date: 9/7/2016 9:06:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/8/2016 11:26:00 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 Date: 8/21/2016 7:36:00 PM What a beautiful write....enjoyed reading it. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/21/2016 8:27:00 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 Date: 8/17/2016 5:44:00 AM Beautifully written. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/17/2016 7:26:00 AM Thank you DM. I appreciate you stopping by to read and leave supporting comments.

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/11/2016 2:13:00 AM written with such vigor and artistry, daniel... enjoyed!..huggs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/11/2016 6:55:00 AM Thank you, nette. I appreciate your support and always look forward to your visits.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/10/2016 10:53:00 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 ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/11/2016 6:53:00 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. Date: 8/10/2016 2:25:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/10/2016 2:56:00 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 Date: 8/10/2016 10:17:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/10/2016 10:46:00 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 Date: 8/10/2016 5:24:00 AM This is beautiful..A lovely picture too... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/10/2016 6:16:00 AM Thank you Supraja. I appreciate your support and enjoy your friendly visits.

Frederic Parker Date: 8/9/2016 10:25:00 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 Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/10/2016 1:40:00 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 Date: 8/10/2016 6:14:00 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 Date: 8/9/2016 9:36:00 PM Really well done DT, you are hitting your stride with these sonnets, I especially liked the second verse... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/9/2016 9:40:00 PM Thank you Charlie. I appreciate your kindness. You know me practice, practice, practice.

Tim Smith Date: 8/9/2016 6:28:00 PM A lovely walk through nature DT...The pic is awesome too. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/9/2016 7:05:00 PM Thanks Tim. It kinda looks like Arkansas, doesn't it? Peace my friend:)

Lynn Marie Date: 8/9/2016 6:21:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 8/9/2016 7:04:00 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.