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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

Date: 2/18/2020 11:24:00 AM

Really good Daniel. Much more positive take on the sandman!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/18/2020 11:52:00 AM

Thank you Alison. He's a pretty cool guy:)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/25/2017 7:29:00 PM

This is wonderful in every way. Making it a fav. Best, SuZ

Paloma P

Date: 11/16/2016 2:46:00 PM

You make it sound majestic! :)

Paloma P
Date: 11/16/2016 3:36:00 PM

I wish I felt as you do Danny, scares the cocky bejesus out of me.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/16/2016 2:53:00 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

Date: 11/13/2016 1:40:00 PM

Amen Daniel great Castle xx I have mine designed xxxx

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/16/2016 2:52:00 PM

I will be your neighbor, Mrs Wendy. Thank you for dropping by and sharing a smile:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/12/2016 7:48:00 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
Date: 11/13/2016 8:05:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Sandra. So glad you it. I appreciate your kind comments.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/12/2016 9:49:00 AM

Nicely done..... Great Castle DT

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/13/2016 8:04:00 AM

Thank you Pashang. So nice to see you my friend:)

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/12/2016 9:37:00 AM

Stunning! Love the picture you sourced out as well. Lots Of Love, armand.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/13/2016 8:03:00 AM

Thank you Maurice.

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/11/2016 5:12:00 PM

Is there valet parking Daniel? lol...beautifully done my friend...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/11/2016 5:49:00 PM

Thank you Wingman. Nice to see you out and about. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/11/2016 9:32:00 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
Date: 11/11/2016 11:46:00 AM

Thank you, Gary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece. I really appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Jean Murray

Date: 11/10/2016 10:51:00 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
Date: 11/10/2016 10:56:00 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.