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Complacency

Such beauty, only nature could compare
How fair her face, when first she graced my sight
Brown eyes so kind, highlighting flaxen hair
A smile so bright, one thinks of dawn's firstlight

Fate smiled, as we were both caught in love's snare
Entangled hearts immersed to love's delight
Two fools, who both before, had love forsweared 
Both blinded by a love that burned too bright

Yet love is like a garden one must tend
Regardless what one thinks, love is not free
Rewarded richly for the time you spend 
But dying slowly from complacency

If I should say "I love you" 'neath my breath
For her, my love will linger until death


    by Daniel Turner

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/30/2023 5:01:00 AM

Some many gems scattered through these lines. You really are a master with these sonnets, Daniel: Always a delight to read your page. SuZ

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/30/2023 7:23:00 AM

Thank you, SuZ. I really appreciate your reading and commenting. The best part is you always leave a smile.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/1/2023 2:03:00 AM

Good Morning Daniel. I truly have no words for such beautiful sentiments. Any reader is drawn into the voice tone and the ever present emotive factor as well. This is poetry and so poetic. Thank you for sharing your talent. It was an honor turning to your page this morning. Enjoy the day and poetrysoup too. (smile)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:16:00 AM

Thank you, Lisa. I appreciate your time and your more than kind comments. Have a great day:)

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 2/21/2023 12:28:00 AM

Nice poem, I am just learning sonnets so I really enjoyed this!

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/21/2023 3:09:00 AM

Thank you, Aysha. If you need help just send me a soup mail. I'll be glad to help.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 2/20/2023 5:59:00 PM

WOW!! Just takes my breath away. How beautifully sweet, romantic, and love is this! I love it. And fave it too :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2023 6:15:00 PM

Thank you, Fin. I appreciate your time and kind comments.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/20/2023 8:20:00 AM

Danny, in this lovely, expressive sonnet, you have captured what happens to so many love stories that start out SO well! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2023 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Janice. Like you, I too have witnessed the effects of love being taken for granted. Sadly once it dies, it is nearly impossible to bring it back to life. Wonderful to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/20/2023 12:06:00 AM

So true and I just love this. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2023 5:41:00 AM

Hello Gina:) Thank you for dropping by to read and comment. Great to see you again:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/19/2023 6:57:00 PM

Very well said, DT, I am doing fine by God's grace:) I like the truths you have brought out in this sonnet:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2023 5:40:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Wonderful:) Take care my friend..

Eve Roper

Date: 2/19/2023 5:00:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful , Daniel. "Yet love is like a garden one must tend" , so true. Nice to hear from you again my friend.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/19/2023 5:06:00 PM

Aw thanks Eve. Great to see you again. How's that grandson of yours? Are you still keeping him?

John Lawless

Date: 2/19/2023 2:57:00 PM

WOW...beautifully done Daniel and a magnificent final couplet...AWESOME. A FAVE from this poet.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/19/2023 3:03:00 PM

Thank you, John. I consider that high praise coming from a poet whose poetry and opinion I value. i hope all is well with you and yours.