Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

By Queen's Decree

In days of old the poets told a tale
A scout rode out to search the unforseen
To gather food and drink, to blaze a trail
A pious nobleman, charged by his queen

He was a fearless man and very wise
Outwitting those mistaking him a fool
His principles he would not compromise
His creed of life, "Obey the Golden Rule"

For many years he rode and sacrificed
His health and wealth, yet never one complaint
His pay for services grossly mispriced
They mourned him in the end, a selfless saint

The poets often cried, the tale so sad
His queen decreed henceforth,"He'll be called Dad"



   Daniel Turner
   Thank you Dad

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Linda Alice Fowler March 22, 2023 at 12:59 PM Awesome and sweet tribute to Dad. Mine was definitely a King, a knight in shining armor. Nicely written Daniel. :) Daniel Turner March 22, 2023 at 1:40 PM Thanks, Linda. I had exceptional parents. I just didn't realize it until I became a parent. I am glad you had a decent man also. They weren't too hard to find back in those days. Great to see you. We'll chat again. Be well!

Jaymee Thomas March 17, 2023 at 9:41 PM This is beautifully crafted, and it was a shocking and pleasing surprise at the end. I have a lot to learn and this is a wonderful model for the kind of depth I hope to achieve. Thank you for sharing your gift. Daniel Turner March 17, 2023 at 9:56 PM Thank you, Jaymee. I appreciate your time and kind comment. Great to look up and see a new face:) Have a super weekend.

Tony Hargreaves March 16, 2023 at 12:09 PM Hi Daniel. Enjoyed this one. Shakesperian sonnet. Seems this style still performs well some centuries later. Yes, in days of old the poets told a tale. Each poem discussing/arguing through a theme. Brilliant. All the best. Daniel Turner March 16, 2023 at 12:26 PM Thank you, Tony. It is my favorite form:) I appreciate your kindness and support. Be well my friend.

Gershon Wolf March 13, 2023 at 7:11 PM I honestly couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry. Looks to me as if 'Dad' is the whipping boy here. (I'm not a 'Long Live the Queen' type.) Oh, well. ~ Honest Abe Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 7:21 PM That's ok. I do not offend easily. Real dads sacrifice all for their family. The queen(wife) stays with the children while the dad does the heavy lifting. merely a simple tribute poem. Thank you for your honesty, my friend. I will try harder not to be so vague:)

Mahtab Bangalee March 12, 2023 at 11:02 PM just great to read the couplet; nice to read; thanks for sharing with us such beautiful Sonnet Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:48 AM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Mahtab. I honestly appreciate your kindness and your support.

Panagiota Romios March 12, 2023 at 4:21 PM A father is a treasure forever, Great write Daniel Pangie Daniel Turner March 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM Thank you, Pangie, I was blessed, I had an exceptional dad. I appreciate your time and support. Great to see you again. i hope you are feeling OK today:)

Ann Peck March 12, 2023 at 11:29 AM Your last line is so lovely, Daniel. In fact, the whole poem is! Daniel Turner March 12, 2023 at 11:40 AM Thank you Ann. I appreciate your kindness and your support. Always glad to see you:)

Joanna Daniel March 12, 2023 at 8:39 AM Lovely dedication to your dad, DT, he must be proud:) Daniel Turner March 12, 2023 at 8:46 AM Thanks Jo. I can only hope:) Great to see you on this rainy Sunday morning:)

Pashang Salehi March 11, 2023 at 10:39 AM Exceptional poetry... Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 10:58 AM Thank you my friend. Great to see you again, Pashang. I have been busy but I will soup mail you later today. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Michelle Faulkner March 11, 2023 at 8:27 AM It sounds like your dad was indeed a nobleman, it is a gift to have someone like that in your life, thank you for sharing this poet's tale~ Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 8:38 AM Thank you for the friendly visit, Michelle. I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend:)

Lisa Ricci March 11, 2023 at 7:19 AM Good Morning Daniel. So touching and sentimental are your words and entry. Beautifully expressed in every way. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. And yes, I was blessed to have the saint of saints known as my dad. Have a wonderful morning and weekend too. Blessings to all dads. (smile) Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 7:33 AM Good morning, Lisa. I appreciate your kindness, your time and your support. My dad was a powerful influence on my life as I am sure was yours. have a wonderful weekend:)

Sara Kendrick March 11, 2023 at 3:07 AM Ahhh!! I like the ending on this one. Some dads meet those criteria but some fall far short. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 5:32 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. One can only get so much in 14 Lines. LOL. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great weekend.

Harry Horsman March 10, 2023 at 11:40 PM How time have changed, Daniel. Your Sonnet form proves this so. Love the poem, and its very soul, the sentiment.. Harry Daniel Turner March 11, 2023 at 5:30 AM Thank you, Harry. That is a fact and the more dad's change the more the family changes. Take care of yourself and have a great weekend.

Ilene Bauer March 10, 2023 at 12:15 PM A beautifully written tribute to your dad and dads everywhere, Daniel! Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 1:16 PM Thank you, Ilene. Have a super weekend:)

Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2023 at 9:38 AM A wonderful tribute to saintly dads! Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 9:55 AM Thank you, Kim. have a great weekend:)

Margarita Lillico March 10, 2023 at 7:39 AM Obey The Golden Rule! I like that. Dedication is no longer a prerogative of employees, online or I’m fine:) Great story, as always! Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 7:48 AM Thanks, Maggie. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 10, 2023 at 7:24 AM - That generation never complained, Daniel ... and they did their job... and even more - A well deserved tribute .. beautifully written :) - hugs Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 7:48 AM Thank you, Anne. have a super weekend.

Vijay Pandit March 10, 2023 at 5:09 AM I like the message of your tale, Daniel. They sacrifice their lives in service of others. A wonderful tribute to your Dad and all Dads of this world. Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 7:47 AM Thank you, Vijay. have a great weekend:)