Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

Evening Song

Conducted by the Hands that gave them voice
Sweet songs of evening soothe my weary soul.
Oh, how I love to hear the birds rejoice
As frogs and insects hum adagio.

Each night I sit and watch the sun go down
Accompanied by song that has no score
Each night His orchestra holds me spellbound
That's why each night, I come right back for more.

Yet I am just a simple country boy
These nature songs were my first lullabies
E'en to this day they bring my heart such joy
And on occasion tear these simple eyes

When moon appears to watch the sun depart
My only thought, "My God, how great Thou art."   


                   Daniel Turner

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Kelli White December 29, 2023 at 5:32 AM I love this poem it places me right there beside you,Kelli

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2023 at 10:23 AM I know you aren't really writing and this is one with many comments now. I am curious if you ever used it for some contest since it's so good, but I see no congrats on it. Hope you will write again!

Kim Rodrigues November 9, 2023 at 5:28 AM A beautiful poem, Daniel! Conducted by the Hands that gave them voice…a spellbound orchestra…a fave…delightful!

Kelli White October 10, 2023 at 12:21 PM Well done Mr Turner, very beautiful scenery, Kelli

Joanna Daniel October 8, 2023 at 2:58 AM Hi, DT, glad to reread this beauty:) hoping you are well.. And awaiting your poetry:)

Darlene De Beaulieu October 4, 2023 at 12:11 PM Hello Daniel yes thou Art is great! Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Clive Blake October 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM What a brilliant poem Daniel. I can honestly say that I haven't read any poem that describes this scene any better. I am registered blind (S.S.I. Severely Sight Impaired) so I don't, unfortunately, read much of other people's poetry because of eye-strain issues (I use very high magnification to read things). But I am delighted I took the time to stop by and read this one. ~ Clive :)

Anne E Sangster - K October 1, 2023 at 6:18 AM Natures songs are so soothing for the soul. They truly are the best sounds of all. I enjoyed reading your "Evening Song" Enjoy your Sunday my friend :-)

Hilda Greenhough September 30, 2023 at 9:01 AM Wow. A beautifil poem. I loved it.

Karen Jones September 22, 2023 at 5:58 PM This is melodic and embarrassing of nature. Loved the rhythm and especially the last line.

Kurt Philip Behm September 19, 2023 at 10:54 AM Very moving !

Michelle Smith September 19, 2023 at 1:20 AM amen, how great Thou art! :D

Beryl Edmonds September 13, 2023 at 7:10 PM Love the evening song Daniel, the ending couplet is just wonderful. Hope all is well, Belle

Christina Bowring September 12, 2023 at 10:28 PM This is a gorgeous sonnet Daniel. So, so beautiful.So tranquil and it brings the reader right into the heart of the poem.Just beautiful. Like so many (reading the comments) I look forward to your return one day when all is well with you and I can enjoy your outstanding talent. Blessings to you.

Akkina Downing August 15, 2023 at 8:34 PM Dear Danny, I came back and you’re not here. I hope you’re well and happy my dear friend. I’ve missed you! And forever you the best of sonnet in my book :) xo, Kina Daniel Turner August 19, 2023 at 6:28 AM Hello Kina:) Thank you for the lovely comment and your concern. Amdealing with health and family issues at the moment and am kinda busy. Great to see you back. I will return one day and I hope you are still around. Take care and be well:)

Judy Ball July 18, 2023 at 5:37 AM Ooooo! A fave for me. Being a country girl who was taken to th city by my husband and buried in concrete I long for the country. My memories of sitting on the porch listening to the evening songs of nature are all I have now but my large back yard garden is a balm. Good stuff here. God Bless, JB

Bj Legros Kelley July 15, 2023 at 11:48 PM We miss you Daniel, hoping all is ok with you.

Eve Roper July 14, 2023 at 9:14 AM Where are you at my friend?

Eve Roper July 8, 2023 at 11:28 PM natures way of lulling a person soul

Judy Ball June 22, 2023 at 11:10 PM Lovely Daniel. Reminds me of sitting on the porch at my Grandma's house listening to the crickets and the Bobwhites. Nice job. God Bless, JB

M. L. Kiser June 18, 2023 at 1:17 PM You paint the imagery of a beautiful day indeed; the feeling emanated by these lines is quite sincere.

Kim Rodrigues June 7, 2023 at 5:51 AM As frogs and insects hum adagio...My God how great Thou art… lovely, Daniel!

Judy Ball June 2, 2023 at 3:05 PM Being a country girl and one who is not happy living in the city this is a fave for me. Good Stuff. God Bless, JB

Supraja Kannan May 30, 2023 at 6:17 AM What a lovely sonnet!!! And yes, the bird songs are the heavenly tunes, the soul of the world... So beautifully said!!!

Valsa George May 30, 2023 at 6:16 AM This is exactly how I feel when I see the sun setting and listen to the twilight chorus. That's a moment I pose to thank the Great Creator who gave beauty to the sky and song to birds and animals! Lovely sonnet, dear Daniel.

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