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Character

Inside my heart I have unwritten codes
Those values I enforce by self demand
Unbreachable, my lines drawn in the sand
Their presence helps to navigate my load

With age my principles have not grown old
Though times may change, the heart's still in command
I'll walk a line to lend a friend a hand
My conscience keeps my boundaries patrolled

And even though I do my very best
I make mistakes, sometimes I cross a line
That does not mean I'll compromise the rest
It simply means that I am not Divine
There may be times when I'm falsely assessed 
But my self worth is rarely in decline


    by Daniel Turner

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Charlie Smith Date: 7/17/2017 2:58:00 PM "You're a better man than I am Gunga Din". Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/17/2017 3:08:00 PM Charlie, if I didn't know you better, I could take that in a very bad way. However, since I know you have a good heart, I'll just smile and say, I doubt it:)

Sunita U.D Palawon Date: 7/16/2017 7:17:00 AM This is such an inspiring poem which applies to our new fast moving society where so many times values are discarded. keep it up friend! :) Login to Reply

Vivien Wade Date: 7/15/2017 8:01:00 PM Enjoyed your sonnet. Having God fearing parents is a blessing The Bible says 'train up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it'. We need parents to train, but their rights have been taken away in this crazy politically correct world. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/15/2017 8:10:00 PM My daddy taught me the hard way, there is a fine line between fear and respect. I had both for him. Thank you, Scarlett:)

Mark Hurlin Shelton Date: 7/15/2017 8:00:00 PM Both Talent and Character make an unbeatable combination, well done Daniel, awell written impressive poem. Thanks. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/15/2017 8:07:00 PM Thank you, Mark. I am a raging river, cutting a path through time:) I appreciate your kindness.

Susan Ashley Date: 7/15/2017 5:47:00 PM Hi Daniel, Your poem is beautifully written and a joy to read. Thank you Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/15/2017 8:05:00 PM Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your time and your kindness:)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/13/2017 6:22:00 PM I enjoyed your poetry. I like the way all the word follow each other. I hope you had a great day. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/13/2017 6:22:00 PM HUgs

Lisa Ricci Date: 7/13/2017 8:15:00 AM Good Morning Daniel. I hope this day finds you well. Wonderful expression of strength and value. I enjoyed the positiveness. Well done entirely and completely. Have a wonderful morning. Login to Reply

Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/12/2017 10:56:00 AM Good morals and conduct in life makes a great character. lovely poem. love phyl Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 7/12/2017 7:21:00 AM My friend,you nailed this one because of both your great character and your great poetic talent! A fav..... Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/11/2017 7:57:00 PM In answer to what you replied below, I hardly think so!! Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 7/11/2017 5:05:00 PM Great sonnet Danny, I think it's great to analyze oneself from time to time, see what we're really made of,(other than clay of course) sometimes others can give us a closer estimation of ourselves, I think sometimes we are a little too kind to ourselves, but I have no doubt you are a man of character! Login to Reply

Maria Williams Date: 7/11/2017 7:58:00 AM A Man of Integrity, morals and good principles. How can that not make a strong character Daniel? Yours Shines my friend...Maria Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 7/10/2017 5:30:00 PM You are a man of character, Danny! I believe that when we are taught important values at a young age, they stay ingrained in us for life, even if sometimes we might err...but who is perfect, after all! Regards // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:47:00 PM Thank you, Paul. Yes, I was blessed with two wonderful God fearing parents who put my feet upon the right path. i have strayed but the older I get, the closer i get back to that path.

Anisha Dutta Date: 7/10/2017 11:37:00 AM i agree cent percent with you. I always respect to universal Moral values and follow the path of life on strict principle. Best Wishes Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:45:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Anisha. When I think of people with no principles, politicians come to mind:)

Ralph Sergi Date: 7/10/2017 11:31:00 AM Beautiful sonnet, Daniel I have also walked that street before. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:43:00 PM Thank you, Ralph. What I know of you, I figure you as a man of high moral fiber:)

Alfred Berggren Date: 7/10/2017 9:10:00 AM I'm glad to meet a man who has principles.Good poem with a lot of character in it. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:43:00 PM Thank you, Alfred. I'm glad you dropped by for a friendly visit:)

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/10/2017 8:44:00 AM A beautiful sonnet that shows forth your strong character, DT:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:42:00 PM Thank you, JO:) I am humbled by your high opinion of me:)

Dan Cwiak Date: 7/10/2017 8:32:00 AM Character is the one thing which makes us all different and the same at the same time. Our live's are character driven. Unfortunately, some of those among us drive it in the wrong direction because of certain influences in our life. It sounds to me like yours is well grounded and was built to last. Great work with both words and life. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:41:00 PM Thank you, Dan. I think a lot of people are only concerned with themselves and how much they can attain (material things) in life. I appreciate your kind comments and your time:)

Supraja Kannan Date: 7/10/2017 8:00:00 AM Great one Daniel... I loved it...What you said is so true...Self worth is important... Beautiful sonnet with a clever message...Thanks for sharing... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:40:00 PM Thank you, Supraja. You never fail to leave behind your smile:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/10/2017 3:07:00 AM Very admirable outlook in the way you see your character. We do the best we can but there are bound to be mistakes along the way, because we are all human! A wonderful message in this poem Daniel! : ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:39:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Connie. I am 100% certain you have great character:)

Frederic Parker Date: 7/9/2017 10:26:00 PM Life lived well is a matter of character, it's a trait not many have now days, but those that do know when they see it in others... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:38:00 PM I would agree with that observation and I see it in you, Frederic:) Thank you for the friendly visit and your insight.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/9/2017 7:26:00 PM What a great way to do Italian sonnet, Danny. I feel this way myself. I sometimes go over my own lines but I love how you put it. "It simply means that I am not Divine" Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:37:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. You are most likely closer than me:)

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/9/2017 4:30:00 PM It is good to hear that you are a man of principle..So many men and women today are not of that quality..We need more good men and women to occupy the earth..I like the quote above and I do believe that talents are gifts and that we can develop them or not if given the opportunity..Thanks for dropping by my work..Sara Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:36:00 PM Mrs Sara, I can honestly say it's a work in progress. I think the older I get, the more I am aware of my actions and realize for every action there is a reaction.

Eve Roper Date: 7/9/2017 1:23:00 PM love the imagery, and the theme, age is not very forgiving.... you are still a good old boy :) Daniel. ~* Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/10/2017 6:32:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Eve:) I appreciate the flowers.

Winged Warrior Date: 7/9/2017 8:30:00 AM Your quite the Character Daniel lol...very self-reflective verse my friend...great write...^WW^ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/9/2017 10:02:00 AM Thank you, Wingman. Yes, I suppose one could say I am quite a character. I love to laugh and love to make people laugh. Life is too short not to have a few laughs:) lol

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