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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

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2023

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/22/2023 12:59:00 PM Awesome and sweet tribute to Dad. Mine was definitely a King, a knight in shining armor. Nicely written Daniel. :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/22/2023 1:40:00 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 Date: 3/17/2023 9:41:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/17/2023 9:56:00 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 Date: 3/16/2023 12:09:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 12:26:00 PM Thank you, Tony. It is my favorite form:) I appreciate your kindness and support. Be well my friend.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/13/2023 7:11:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/13/2023 7:21:00 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 Date: 3/12/2023 11:02:00 PM just great to read the couplet; nice to read; thanks for sharing with us such beautiful Sonnet Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/13/2023 5:48:00 AM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Mahtab. I honestly appreciate your kindness and your support.

Panagiota Romios Date: 3/12/2023 4:21:00 PM A father is a treasure forever, Great write Daniel Pangie Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/12/2023 4:38:00 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 Date: 3/12/2023 11:29:00 AM Your last line is so lovely, Daniel. In fact, the whole poem is! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/12/2023 11:40:00 AM Thank you Ann. I appreciate your kindness and your support. Always glad to see you:)

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/12/2023 8:39:00 AM Lovely dedication to your dad, DT, he must be proud:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/12/2023 8:46:00 AM Thanks Jo. I can only hope:) Great to see you on this rainy Sunday morning:)

Pashang Salehi Date: 3/11/2023 10:39:00 AM Exceptional poetry... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/11/2023 10:58:00 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 Date: 3/11/2023 8:27:00 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~ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/11/2023 8:38:00 AM Thank you for the friendly visit, Michelle. I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend:)

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/11/2023 7:19:00 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) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/11/2023 7:33:00 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 Date: 3/11/2023 3:07:00 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 Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/11/2023 5:32:00 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 Date: 3/10/2023 11:40:00 PM How time have changed, Daniel. Your Sonnet form proves this so. Love the poem, and its very soul, the sentiment.. Harry Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/11/2023 5:30:00 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 Date: 3/10/2023 12:15:00 PM A beautifully written tribute to your dad and dads everywhere, Daniel! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/10/2023 1:16:00 PM Thank you, Ilene. Have a super weekend:)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/10/2023 9:38:00 AM A wonderful tribute to saintly dads! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/10/2023 9:55:00 AM Thank you, Kim. have a great weekend:)

Margarita Lillico Date: 3/10/2023 7:39:00 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! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/10/2023 7:48:00 AM Thanks, Maggie. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/10/2023 7:24:00 AM - That generation never complained, Daniel ... and they did their job... and even more - A well deserved tribute .. beautifully written :) - hugs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/10/2023 7:48:00 AM Thank you, Anne. have a super weekend.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/10/2023 5:09:00 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. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/10/2023 7:47:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. have a great weekend:)