Daniel Turner Poet Italian Sonnet

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"Poetry is not what's in front of you, it's what's inside of you"

                                                                                      

Each Passing Cloud

Inside of me, there is another me
Observing, as I act upon life's stage
My mind is where he hangs his open cage
To him that is the same as being free

I keep him in touch with reality
At times he claims to be some sort of sage
At other times he doesn't act his age
What's best, is that we never disagree

But he is really not like me at all
He's innocent with curiosity
Where he is quiet, I am always loud
To him the moon's a flying orange ball
He does not see the ugliness I see
He flies above it, on each passing cloud.

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Linda Alice Fowler March 22, 2023 at 12:56 PM Ah Daniel, I think you express the symbiotic nature we all must have with our inner selves, one the expressive child, another the jaded adult. Naiveté versus hard core. I love this! Linda Daniel Turner March 22, 2023 at 1:36 PM Thank you, Linda. i would bet my broken down pickup that most creative people are aware of the inner entity. I am glad you can relate. I appreciate all you do. Have a super evening:)

Janice Canerdy March 18, 2023 at 8:20 PM Very expressive of the two you's, Danny. CONGRATS on your win. Daniel Turner March 19, 2023 at 3:31 PM Thank you, Janice. You are very kind. I appreciate your support.

Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2023 at 10:59 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/quote. Inside of you, could it be your soul??? Have a blessed day/weekend................. Daniel Turner March 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate your time and support. My soul? My soul is well aware of the ugliness I see. Perhaps a dream from my soul?

David Smith March 13, 2023 at 12:48 PM You really thought this one through and achieved something special that so many should admire and relate to. I often think of poetry as something that highlights our wish for a better world and encourages us to reach out to each other in the hope of finding others who have that same wish and hopefully, one day! Best regards David in NZ Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM Thank you, David. At this point in my life, I have given up on mankind. I do however appreciate you time and your kind comment. Have a wonderful evening.

Mahtab Bangalee March 12, 2023 at 11:07 PM It's very thoughtful; great to read your Italian Sonnet; thanks for sharing Daniel Turner March 13, 2023 at 5:50 AM Thank you, Mahtab. You are so kind. i hope you had a super weekend my young friend:)

Ann Peck March 12, 2023 at 11:26 AM Your poem is great! We all have that feeling of watching ourselves...kind of spooky. Your Italian sonnet flows beautifully! Daniel Turner March 12, 2023 at 11:39 AM Thank you, Ann. Spooky? Let's go with unique:) Always my pleasure Ann. Thank you for your support. have a wonderful afternoon.

Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2023 at 7:45 PM I keep him in touch with reality At times he claims to be some sort of sage…very nice, Daniel! Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM Thank you, Kim. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Have a super weekend. Patiently waiting my next NA. LOL

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM So profound, Danny boy. Excellently written in Italian sonnet form Daniel Turner March 10, 2023 at 7:47 PM Thank you, Andrea. Happy to see you again. Have a great weekend.

Joanna Daniel March 8, 2023 at 7:28 PM Very deep thoughts, DT, a wonderful poem:) Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 8:17 PM Thank you, Jo. It's always my pleasure when you drop in:)

Paul Willason March 8, 2023 at 2:34 PM Hi Daniel, Enjoyed getting into the substance of this poem, some great lines acting like signposts to the revelation of the "observer" within. Unfortunately we spend so much of our time "out there" when we are carrying around our home " within". Pass on my thanks to that wise one you are carrying around inside. Regards Paul Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 2:39 PM Thank you, Paul:) Consider it done! I appreciate your time and support. Great to see you again.

John Oldham March 8, 2023 at 8:34 AM Well done, Daniel. I like the perspective you bring - of that other part of us. - John Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 9:06 AM Thank you, John. Yes, I am certain it is the same for all creative people. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Have a great day:)

Valsa George March 7, 2023 at 7:49 PM "Inside of me, there is another me".... A statement so poetic, so philosophical and so close to truth. This ambivalence is there in most of us. Beatifully written, Daniel. Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 2:43 AM Thank you Valsa. I really appreciate you reading and leaving your fine comments. Have a wonderful day:)

Margarita Lillico March 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM Daniel, you have a very special gift, to catch the beauty of a present moment, and inflate it into an emotional and poignant theme we all can relate to! First time I read, second time I savour. Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 1:31 AM Thank you, Maggie. I appreciate your kind remarks and support. Have a wonderful day.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 7, 2023 at 11:57 AM Hello Daniel, I love the quote on top of your poetry. I created a poem titled Me Myself and I. These are two people inside of me. I chat with them often. This poem you created remined me of my poem I created. Another of my fav. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu March 8, 2023 at 10:11 AM Hello Daniel, Yes I do like your poem. I will. You do the same my friend./Darlene/ Daniel Turner March 8, 2023 at 1:29 AM Thank you Darlene. Glad you liked it.Take care:)

Lisa Ricci March 7, 2023 at 9:59 AM Hello Daniel. I am in awe. For those who write within the sonnet family I bow and admire the skill. And yes, your skill shines here within all this beauty. I also agree that poetry is inside of us. Thus is why I never edit or change from my original thought and words because the moment along with the words and feeling are all lost within editing. This is just my opinion of course. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. Blessings always to you and your poetry that is before us here. Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 10:09 AM Thank you, Lisa. I wish I had the same confidence. I rewrite poems sometimes a dozen times before I am satisfied. I appreciate your kind comments of support. Have a wonderful day:)

Paige Hind March 7, 2023 at 9:31 AM To the poem deep inside you! Lovely sonnet! Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM Thank you, Paige. I appreciate your kind comments of support. Im old and memory is not too good but I think this is our first visit. i always love to look up and see a new face. I hope you will return to read again:)

Anonomus Scorpio March 7, 2023 at 8:14 AM I'm starting to think you and I might be brothers from a different mother :) this quite honestly is the most fascinating piece I've read in a long time written by someone who views himself very similar to how I do myself. I am honored to call you a friend on here! I am quite certain we would be friends in person. Beautifully written! Lasting regard for you sir. A.S. Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 8:19 AM Thanks AS:) I am certain we would be friends face to face. I really appreciate your kind sincere words of support. Be well my friend.

Sara Kendrick March 7, 2023 at 7:17 AM You did a good job with this one. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. I apprecite your kind comments and support.

Vijay Pandit March 7, 2023 at 6:51 AM Wonderfully dwelling in life and introspection. Deep in thoughts you explore. A meaningful write. Best to you, Daniel. Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 7:43 AM Thank you, Vijay. good to see you again. have a great day:)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2023 at 2:11 AM - Wooow ... the idea that a person can move between two different extremes, or poles, fascinates and at the same time frightens us Daniel - Great written - hugs Daniel Turner March 7, 2023 at 6:07 AM Thank you, Anne. Glad you liked it:) Great to see your smiling face. Have a wonderful day

J. I. Thomas F. March 6, 2023 at 9:21 PM Cool write! I wish people tried more to re-align with the innocent-eyed dreamer within. The lines "My mind is where he hangs his open cage / To him that is the same as being free" really struck me. Daniel Turner March 6, 2023 at 9:26 PM Thank you, JI. I appreciate your kindness and your support. Yes, that it where it all began. I am glad you enjoyed my play on words:) Always great to look up and see a new face.