Daniel Turner Poet Italian Sonnet

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Castles In the Sky

The sandman will take pause and say a prayer
Then reach in to his special bag of sand
And with a sweeping motion of his hand
Bright glitter colored stardust fills the air

It falls to bring a dream beyond compare
Where castles in the sky are gold and grand
A momentary glimpse of "Beulah Land"
As we envision life beyond death's stare

And with that thought we'll take a rattled breath
The last tear of this life will find release
We'll see our shooting star, a passing flash
Exhale our soul and welcome life in death
Then build our castles on white clouds of peace
The sandman will sweep up our sparkling ash



   by Daniel Turner

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Alison Hodges February 18, 2020 at 11:24 AM Really good Daniel. Much more positive take on the sandman! Daniel Turner February 18, 2020 at 11:52 AM Thank you Alison. He's a pretty cool guy:)

Suzanne Delaney September 25, 2017 at 7:29 PM This is wonderful in every way. Making it a fav. Best, SuZ

Paloma P November 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM You make it sound majestic! :) Paloma P November 16, 2016 at 3:36 PM I wish I felt as you do Danny, scares the cocky bejesus out of me. Daniel Turner November 16, 2016 at 2:53 PM I believe death is a beautiful thing. Everyone I have ever watched leave this life was always smiling. Thanks for making my day, Paloma:)

Wendy Rycroft November 13, 2016 at 1:40 PM Amen Daniel great Castle xx I have mine designed xxxx Daniel Turner November 16, 2016 at 2:52 PM I will be your neighbor, Mrs Wendy. Thank you for dropping by and sharing a smile:)

Sandra Haight November 12, 2016 at 7:48 PM Another beautiful Sonnet, Daniel. You wove the imagery of death so majestically as the soul is lifted to life after death to the white clouds of peace. A fav + 7, for me! Sandra Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 8:05 AM Thank you Mrs Sandra. So glad you it. I appreciate your kind comments.

Pashang Salehi November 12, 2016 at 9:49 AM Nicely done..... Great Castle DT Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 8:04 AM Thank you Pashang. So nice to see you my friend:)

Maurice Yvonne November 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM Stunning! Love the picture you sourced out as well. Lots Of Love, armand. Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM Thank you Maurice.

Winged Warrior November 11, 2016 at 5:12 PM Is there valet parking Daniel? lol...beautifully done my friend...god bless...^WW^ Daniel Turner November 11, 2016 at 5:49 PM Thank you Wingman. Nice to see you out and about. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Gary Bateman November 11, 2016 at 9:32 AM Hello Daniel, This is a magnificent Italian Sonnet for sure. Your combination of the "castle in the sky" metaphor and certain imagery and symbolism make this particular write all-the-more powerful. Very Inspirational for sure!! A SEVEN/FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary Daniel Turner November 11, 2016 at 11:46 AM Thank you, Gary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece. I really appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Jean Murray November 10, 2016 at 10:51 AM A nurse told me a story once, of an elderly lady being resusciated after a heart attack. She said to this nurse, "Why did you take me back? It was such a wonderful place." She obviously had seen her sandman's castle. Just beautiful Daniel. Daniel Turner November 10, 2016 at 10:56 AM Thank you Jean. What a wonderful story to go along with this poem. Like I said below, I'd settle for a one room shack. I appreciate your wonderful comments Jean.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 9, 2016 at 6:58 PM Oh.. Daniel, I love this poem. I can see the sandman making his rounds with his special sand. In my dream I also see the castle. It is huge!! Daniel Turner November 10, 2016 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Darlene. I'm so glad you liked it. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Joanna Daniel November 9, 2016 at 3:24 AM I love your castle, Daniel:) and I'm sure our God is building beautiful ones for each one of us:) Daniel Turner November 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM Thank you, Jo. I'd settle for a one room shack!

Heidi Sands November 8, 2016 at 5:25 PM Well written Daniel. Good luck with the contest! Daniel Turner November 9, 2016 at 10:04 AM Thank you, Heidi:)

Chris Green November 8, 2016 at 5:18 PM So very beautiful Daniel, this piece was enchanting. You have painted a magical dreamscape with your words. Daniel Turner November 9, 2016 at 10:04 AM Thank you, Chris.