Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Breathless Southern Nights

Relaxing to a rain song serenade
Which breaks the stillness of hot southern nights
Fat bullfrogs harmonize while crickets play
A melting moon drips waxy yellow light

The motion of the porch swing cools your sweat
It's rhythm synchronizes with fireflies
Romantic nights like these remove regrets
Because they seem to somehow hypnotize

And yet to you they may not sound unique
With rain song serenades and melting moon
Our breathless southern nights have a mystique
Tranquility sings such a peaceful tune

If you think southern nights are not your thing
Come spend one with me on my old porch swing


  an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Ann Peck January 27, 2023 at 3:08 PM I love your poem, Daniel! Best of luck!

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM A sweet touch of Southern love this poem is, Daniel. Very romantic sonnet. The last stanza made me smile. Love always.

John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 10:03 AM Great sonnet Daniel, I'm way behind on my reading.

Sharon Gulley October 25, 2016 at 9:42 AM What a wonderfully, warm evening thought shared Daniel. I love every word and emotion of thought and feelings shared here. I love the picture as well. Sounds perfectly romantic. A (7) for me and a Fav. Sharon : ) Daniel Turner October 25, 2016 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Sharon. I guess this old country boy just likes the simple pleasures the most and yes, they are very romantic. I appreciate your kind comments and thanks for the smile:)

Joanna Daniel September 28, 2016 at 4:03 AM I would like to join you some day on your old porch swing:) Excellent beauty:) Thanks for sharing:) Daniel Turner September 28, 2016 at 10:02 AM That would be wonderful. I await that day:) I appreciate your kind comments, Jo. Thank you for dropping by.

Kim Merryman September 27, 2016 at 10:19 PM I can hear the crickets and bullfrogs. A lovely relaxing scene you have penned, Daniel! Love, Kim Daniel Turner September 28, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Kim. I can certainly rid my self from any stress that may have come my way that day. I appreciate your kind comments, Mrs Kim.

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2016 at 2:27 PM DAniel, this is simply gorgeous. You have to be one of my very favorite writers of sonnets here at Soup. FAVE Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 5:02 PM Thank you, Andrea. That's a very sweet thing to hear. I appreciate your kind comments and hope you are feeling OK. It's always nice to see you.

Sara Kendrick September 27, 2016 at 1:32 PM Southern nights can be nice but I just hate the mosquitoes..Beautiful poem about a romantic idea ..I enjoyed reading it..Thanx for dropping by..Sara Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Mrs Sara. I guess I'm kinda lucky. I don't really have a lot of mosquitoes where I am. Plus I've got my porch screened. I appreciate your kind visits. Hope you are well:)

Nette Onclaud September 27, 2016 at 12:40 PM daniel, what a smooth, lustrous write... like charlie said, wish we could spend one of those nights with you... huggs Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 4:59 PM Thank you, nette. Yes, that would be wonderful. I appreciate your kind comments. It's always my pleasure when you drop by:)

Charlie Smith September 27, 2016 at 11:05 AM I can smell the sweetness of the air. Peacefully written DT. Wish I could share one of those nights with you... Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 4:57 PM Thanks, Charlie. Feel free to drop in anytime. The old swing is always got room for one more. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Supraja Kannan September 27, 2016 at 9:40 AM This is really beautiful...Loved it....It will be very nice to enjoy the rainy night...Thank you for sharing this... Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Supraja. You're very kind. I appreciate your support:)

Tim Smith September 27, 2016 at 8:27 AM I'll be right down. Lovely sonnet DT. You are getting better and better at these. Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 4:55 PM Thank you, Tim. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Probir Gupta September 27, 2016 at 8:04 AM Beautifully deep lines ... Classical English sonnet ... Of great literary value ... Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 4:54 PM Thank you, Probir. I am glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Keith Logan September 27, 2016 at 6:38 AM Sonnet is the epitome of love and this holds it in abundance. Daniel Turner September 27, 2016 at 7:45 AM Thank you, Keith. I'm glad you enjoyed it. They are very romantic, our southern nights:)