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Tomorrow's dawn will start the longest day When summer takes the torch and starts to run He'll summon all the children of the sun His followers that love his warming way They'll laugh and celebrate in outdoor play It is the greatest time for water fun Each claiming to be summer's fav'rite son Absorbing every ultraviolet ray And when the sun lies down to take his rest Their celebrations go in to the night Cavorting with the moon, who's unimpressed He knows they only like him 'cause he's bright They'll fall asleep their backs toward the west As children of the sun await first light by Daniel Turner Miltonic sonnet #2

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Carrie Richards

Date: 7/4/2017 8:21:00 PM

This is wonderful Daniel !! And the picture drew me in as well.......I have one of my daughter and grandson very much like the one above, as they were cavorting over rapids on their trip to Costa Rica last summer! They are both children of the sun, who had such fun, that they will keep that day tucked away forever ! :) Thank you for the smile!

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Carrie. Rafting is a blast! I know they had fun:) Glad you liked it:)

Jeremy Smith

Date: 6/29/2017 6:13:00 PM

Yes, so few words expressed in a huge way nicely done Daniel :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/7/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thank you, Jeremy:)

Dan Cwiak

Date: 6/29/2017 8:05:00 AM

I only wish I had the way to make meter work the way you do. You say so much in just a few words! Great job!

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/29/2017 8:09:00 AM

Thank you, Dan. A perfect comment to start my day. Now I'll be smiling all day. I appreciate your kindness:)

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/25/2017 10:39:00 AM

You're too good with sonnet Daniel...I'm still hesitating with this form. Find difficulty to check meter.I love Milton sonnet. Have tried but have not posted yet!! :( :D

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 9:00:00 AM

Thank you Sunita. You can do it. I know you can:)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/24/2017 4:52:00 AM

Good Morning Daniel. Your entry and words are filled with life. I very much enjoyed your title. All is well within your entry theme and words. Wonderful work entirely. Have a wonderful morning.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Lisa. I appreciate your kindness:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/23/2017 9:22:00 PM

SO COOL, Daniel! I have a sonnet summer's child and you have children of the Sun now! I just went through it again and figured out what Miltonic style means. I wonder how many sonnet styles must be out there now! I loved that part about "cavorting with the moon" I sure recall those days of childhood!

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:58:00 AM

I used to live for the summer:) Thank you for the visit Andrea:)

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/23/2017 6:02:00 PM

Like a warm summer's breeze is your verse, my friend...now what's on the BBQ lol...^WW^

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:58:00 AM

Thank you Wingman:)

Old Man Emu

Date: 6/23/2017 4:44:00 PM

Nicely done, your descriptive powers are formidable. Kind regards, Craig

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:57:00 AM

Thanks old Man, Your kindness is appreciated:)

Darren White

Date: 6/23/2017 12:58:00 AM

What a great sonnet Daniel abba abba cdcdcd I m impressed, it flows so incredibly naturally. I am awed :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you, Darren:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/21/2017 11:33:00 PM

Love this one, DT, you describe the children exactly as they are during summer holidays:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. You're so sweet:)

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 6/21/2017 12:56:00 PM

I've felt like a child in the sun today frollicking around in a paddling pool with the children I care for. Great sonnet Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 1:23:00 PM

I hope you had on sunscreen:) Thank you for pleasant visits, Elizabeth. Remember, moderation:)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/21/2017 10:15:00 AM

Stunningly beautiful sonnet, Daniel. The whole piece is so well put together, it all meshes perfectly. But, I love the complete second stanza: They laugh and celebrate in outdoor play ... it's the greatest time for water fun ... each claiming to be summer's fav'rite son ... absorbing every ultraviolet ray. You really know how to put someone inside the heart of your poems. Fantastic poetic artistry. Love and best wishes, my dear friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 1:22:00 PM

Thank you, Freddie. I'm glad you can't see me turning red:) I appreciate your kind encouraging and supportive comments. I'm overjoyed:)

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 6/21/2017 10:17:00 AM

Btw ... great title, Daniel. Love always.

Mike Reed

Date: 6/21/2017 6:24:00 AM

Daniel, Awesome Poem! Thanks for your comments on mine. Mike Reed

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:12:00 AM

Thank you, Mike. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Tim Smith

Date: 6/20/2017 9:06:00 PM

Really good DT...I was a child of the sun, always outside.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:11:00 AM

I was too up until about a year ago. Now, I've gotten soft. Thank you, Tim.

Pat Adams

Date: 6/20/2017 6:51:00 PM

I'm not a big fan of sonnets but I really like this. Very much thought out and well rhymed. Good job! Roger 8o}

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:10:00 AM

Hello Roger:) Thank you sir. I truly appreciate your time and your comment.

John Hamilton

Date: 6/20/2017 6:30:00 PM

Great sonnet Danny, I always enjoy your turn of a phrase, solid write Sir!

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:09:00 AM

Thank you, John:)

Frederic Parker

Date: 6/20/2017 5:30:00 PM

nothing like the energy of a child in the sun, their laughter is pure heaven

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:09:00 AM

Outside is the best place for them to be:) Kids belong outside playing and getting some exercise. Thank you, Frederic. I appreciate you dropping in:)

Mike Hauser

Date: 6/20/2017 5:30:00 PM

Very nice my friend!

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:07:00 AM

Thanks, Mike:)

Akkina Downing

Date: 6/20/2017 4:56:00 PM

It rain more than sunny. This whole spring rained and today is the nicest day of the week. Went for a 4mile run. Tried to go to Central Park last suturday but it rained so I shopped instead and hung out in Timesquare :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/21/2017 7:07:00 AM

I like walking in the rain, especially if there a pretty girl walking beside me:)

Akkina Downing

Date: 6/20/2017 4:44:00 PM

Solid sonnet Danny :) beautiful! xoxo :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/20/2017 4:52:00 PM

Thank you my dear. Is it hot where you are? NY, right? I'm sure you'll be headed for Central Park:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/20/2017 4:27:00 PM

This is creatively written and a fun read, Daniel :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/20/2017 4:50:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. I do love summer but the heat and humidity are hard on my old sick lungs:(

Chris Green

Date: 6/20/2017 3:47:00 PM

This was really well written Daniel. You have painted a wonderful picture of the summer solstice and I love the ending with their backs to the west as the await first light. Really cool my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/20/2017 4:06:00 PM

Thank you, Chris. I appreciate it. I used to be a sun worshipper but now the heat really zaps me fast. I'm more of an A/C man:) I prefer Autumn, about October:)