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Beneath the Bearded Oaks

Where sweet grass blankets grow on yesterdays
And passing years weigh heavy on the trees
Serenity is found in every breeze
Unbridled dreams of youth, now hang and graze

Recalling days gone by with slower ways
Beneath the bearded oaks, time stands at ease
In search of long forgotten memories
Beyond the trail that leads into the haze

Twas here, so long ago, in summer shade
Young lovers traded dreams for purity
They took a chance their love would never fade
Two hearts were joined into futurity
Upon the sweet grass blanket, lost in dreams
Hearts filled with love and bursting at the seams


    by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Bueckert Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 10:22 PM
This caught me at the first line, lovely all the way through :)
Daniel Avatar
November 11, 2017 at 8:01 AM
Lovely sonnet, Danny, with lovestruck memories:)
Smith Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 8:48 PM
Beautiful Daniel...
Curtis Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Dan you're such a big softy ,,,,a most excellent write. God Bless
Krampe Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 7:08 AM
A fave! Daniel, this is fantastic. I love the picture you paint, and your imagery is beautiful.
Borke Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Favorite line: "And sailed their wooden ships down tear filled streams"
Stebbings Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 2:05 PM
Wonderful imagery, Daniel. Your first lines are pure poetry. +Fav for me. // Barry
Teagan Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 7:47 AM
Daniel this is really amazing! Your descriptions are so beautiful, and there is such a romantic feel to this.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 10:42 PM
Beautiful pen Daniel :) xomo!
Duet Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 10:23 PM
What a lovely poem and beautiful memories, Danny. Lucky you, lucky girl. And, those fantastic trees look just like some of the old Live Oak trees here in Louisiana.
Vaso Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 8:32 PM
you sure know hoe to bring us bank in time and youth, great write!
Allison Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 7:50 PM
what beautiful romantic memories DT and such a lovely picture to accompany your words:-) hugs jan xx
Wanter Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 6:03 PM
How beautiful! And an astounding picture!
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