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Coffee Colored Memories

It's quiet whisper stirs my languid mind Inviting coffee colored memories A young man's face with future yet defined Each vapored breath a page in history Familiar apparitions reappear Whose images I dare not chase away The roads they traveled, washed out by my tears This morning's chill a bridge to yesterday Then as the welcome sun breaks o'er the trees I find myself attended by a smile Their goodbyes echo in the rustling leaves As I walk back alone those last few miles While standing on the porch I get a chill Although the morning breeze has now grown still Sept 11 2016

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Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/7/2017 10:59:00 AM

Gorgeous. Fave.

Paul Schneiter

Date: 1/23/2017 10:54:00 AM

Exquisite . . . a deeply moving, touching nostalgia piece. The line "Their goodbyes echo in the rustling leaves" is brilliant. Thank you for sharing this masterful poem, Daniel.

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/7/2016 7:38:00 PM

Congratulations DT, you are becoming a regular on the podium with your sonnets. A tip of the hat. I could use some pointers...

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 11/7/2016 5:25:00 AM

Congrats Daniel, for your placement with this imagery-rich piece!! ;-)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/7/2016 7:06:00 AM

Thank you, Teddy.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/6/2016 10:49:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem very much Daniel. Those beautiful memories become golden as we age. Congratulations on a well deserved top placement! 7 ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/7/2016 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Connie.

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/6/2016 6:47:00 PM

Daniel, congratulations on another fine win for this emotional and very well-written Sonnet! Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/7/2016 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Sandra:)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/6/2016 9:39:00 AM

You had me at the title. Pour me a cup. Congrats on a fine win.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/6/2016 4:44:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. The coffee pot is always on:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/6/2016 9:38:00 AM

our sonneteer lights up again!...best congrats on your fine spot, daniel.. huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/6/2016 4:43:00 PM

Thank you, nette. I appreciate your kind comments:)

John Lawless

Date: 11/6/2016 8:22:00 AM

Magnificence and metaphor in a Sonnet. Excellent job Daniel. I lingered on this to read a slower second time.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/6/2016 4:43:00 PM

Thank you John. You are very kind. I appreciate your support.

Elaine George

Date: 11/5/2016 7:38:00 PM

Beautiful sonnet, Daniel. Many congrats on your win.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/6/2016 4:42:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Elaine. I appreciate your kindness:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/5/2016 6:07:00 PM

Daniel, Congratulations on your win in my contest. Thanks for entering! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/6/2016 4:42:00 PM

Thank you Janice for my placement. It was a pleasure to participate.

Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/25/2016 9:48:00 AM

Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory Daniel. It touched me so. I moved back home for those very same reasons. I guess we learn to love what hurts us most in the most peculiar ways. I love coffee too in the brisk mornings. Sharon A (7) for me and another Fav.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/25/2016 10:16:00 AM

Thank you, Sharon. This poem is special to me. I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

Paloma P

Date: 10/10/2016 5:58:00 AM

Sipping my own coffee whilst reading this, you've warmed my poetic heart even with that morning chill.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/10/2016 7:51:00 AM

Thank you, Paloma. You're very sweet. I appreciate the kind comments and glad you liked the poem:)

Elissa Quigley

Date: 9/16/2016 10:29:00 AM

An amazing write. The title itself had me captivated and interested.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/16/2016 12:48:00 PM

Thank you, Elissa. I'm so glad you dropped by to read and that you liked my little poem. Thank you for leaving your smile:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/16/2016 7:25:00 AM

Daniel, I love your 'coffee colored memories'...such an emotional and very well-written Sonnet. I agree with so many of the comments already offered, that your write is amazing, and it will be saved as one of my 'faves' too! Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/16/2016 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Sandra. I am so glad you liked:) I really appreciate your time and value your opinion. Be well:):)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/13/2016 6:18:00 PM

very good, Daniel, Andrea is right....

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/13/2016 6:42:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Eve. I am so glad you dropped by to read:) I really appreciate your kindness.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2016 3:16:00 PM

Daniel , I do not often see sonnets here that are not only well metered, but they also use great words! I mean, this is a very intelligently written sonnet and it deserves a FAVE.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/13/2016 3:52:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Such high praise from one so accomplished is very flattering:) I appreciate your kindness and encouraging remarks. It's always nice to share a smile with friends:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2016 3:16:00 PM

Oh I see Connie Faved it too. She has good taste in quality sonnets.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/13/2016 3:08:00 AM

When a poem moves me with such emotions I want to revisit it, it goes into my faves. This is so touching and memorable Danny. I love it! ; ) 7

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/13/2016 6:48:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Connie. I am honored! I appreciate your encouraging comments and it's always a pleasure Mrs Connie. I'm so glad you love it.

Carole Duet

Date: 9/12/2016 8:43:00 PM

How lovely!! Yes, me too...just love the first little Autumn chill. My mother did too...so many sweet memories. So, I can easily relate to this poem.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 9:28:00 PM

Thank you Carole. You're such a dear. I appreciate your time and your kindness. I can't wait until every morning is around 50 degrees. I feel some poetry comin' on:)

Kathleen Kroll

Date: 9/12/2016 4:23:00 PM

Saying good-bye to family is often such a bitter-sweet moment. This is what it evokes for me...Thank you for reminding me of the blessings contained in such moments... Kathy

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 5:20:00 PM

Thank you, Kathleen. I still have my bad memories but the longer I live, the fewer I have. So glad you dropped in. Always nice to share a smile.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/12/2016 11:16:00 AM

Enjoyed your sonnet and the memories it evoked. My morning cup of coffee is often the catalyst for a new poem which I jot down on a napkin at my favorite coffee shop. Thank you for reading me. Best to you. / M

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 12:22:00 PM

Thank you Maurice. I do enjoy coffee regularly and I too find it stimulating. I appreciate your kindness, sir.

Tracey Pollack

Date: 9/12/2016 9:15:00 AM

Really enjoyed reading this poem this morning as I drank my cups of memories lol It also make me wish for cooler weather. Hot coffee and 83?f as of 9 o'clock just ain't gettin for me

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 10:13:00 AM

Thank you so much for dropping by, Tracey. I drink coffee all day every day:) And yes today is another hot one here, also. Hopefully not much longer. But I still enjoy the early morning peace. I appreciate your kindness and always look forward to your friendly visits.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 9/12/2016 3:22:00 AM

This I think is my new favorite of yours (but it's 3am so I won't make any official declarations as I might be punch-drunk) it's perfect in sentiment and rhythm and concise all the way around. I also feel inclined to piggy-back on Tim's comment and say of course the Bears didn't win. The Texans are legit this year; Reco'nize!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 7:18:00 AM

Thank you, Phillip. I appreciate your kind comments and I think you may be a little "punch drunk" One game does not make a season;) Now them Hogs (Razorbacks) they are legit!!

Sarban Bhattacharya

Date: 9/11/2016 11:56:00 PM

A wonderful journey down the memory lane, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/12/2016 7:15:00 AM

Thank you Sarban. it's so thoughtful of you to stop by for a visit. I appreciate your kindness and your support.