Daniel Turner Poet Italian Sonnet

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Good Neighbors

About head high, two bluebirds built a nest
Outside my window, in a young oak tree
They built their house complete with nursery
Last spring she chirped a lover's sweet request

It wasn't long before their home was blessed
Three little ones that chirped incessantly
They raised them to live independently
Last week they left no forwarding address

But I have hope they will return in spring
Rebuild even remodel, either way
Each day they said hello and were so kind
How beautiful it was to hear them sing
Perhaps, next year I'll ask if they can stay
Because good neighbors are so hard to find


   November 20 2016
  Italian Sonnet

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Vivien Wade June 27, 2017 at 7:48 PM Hi Daniel. I read a rather depressing poem today, so turned to one of yours as I knew I would be blessed, and I was reading your lovely sonnet. Thanks, Vivien (Scarlett) Daniel Turner June 27, 2017 at 7:51 PM You picked a good one! It is one of my favorites:) Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Scarlett. You have made my day:)

Hannah Borke June 19, 2017 at 1:15 PM Your poems are all genius!! I'm picking around in them randomly, preferring the lighter ones, for now. (My head is heavy from the current trauma in my life) Hannah Borke June 19, 2017 at 5:47 PM Thank you, but you cannot help. I'm basically at war with psychiatry which is destroying my son. After he is rescued, I will seek to spread the word and shut them all down. Their innocent victims are doped and duped into believing they're being "helped." Daniel Turner June 19, 2017 at 1:26 PM Thank you for that very flattering compliment, Hannah. I hope you will be OK. Anything I can do to help? I absolutely love when people read my older poems:)

Paloma P December 6, 2016 at 10:23 PM Poetic birdsong of home and heart, lovely sonnet Danny. Daniel Turner December 15, 2016 at 10:24 AM Who says tough guys can't write sweet poems. Lol Thank you, Paloma:)

Eve Roper November 26, 2016 at 7:24 PM Daniel, you wrote a piece that I see the little birds build right on my porches.. but those poor babies fall to far down and don't survive. Very good write and congratulations on your win. Thank you so very much for participating in my Sonnet contest Hugs Eve Daniel Turner December 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM Thank you Mrs Eve for such an inspirational challenge and for choosing my poem. The simple things in my life, give me the most pleasure:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 23, 2016 at 2:03 AM Beautiful themed Italian sonnet, Daniel. A gorgeous poem really. I'm a bird lover, have been all my life. It's starting to get cold here in Michigan and the birds really flock when you feed them daily in the winter. I never saw bluebird before. Guess they're not northern clime birds, or they leave before winter comes. Excellent poem though. Love and blessings to you. Daniel Turner November 23, 2016 at 1:13 PM Thank you Freddie. I'm not sure how far north the go to be honest. They show up here every spring, lovebirds. They are devoted to say the least. I always enjoy your pleasant visits. Be well:)

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2016 at 5:28 PM ahhh yes, here it is. The sweet bird poem! I think bluebirds would be so lovely to have nearby. OUr barn swallows took me forever to figure out what they were!! But they had a kind of neon red underbelly and forked tails. Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 6:22 PM They come here by the millions in the spring. So glad you stopped by. Everything go OK today?

Janice Canerdy November 21, 2016 at 5:03 PM This is really beautiful, Daniel. You write excellent poems, especially sonnets! Janice Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 6:21 PM Thank you Janice. You're so sweet:)

Sara Kendrick November 21, 2016 at 4:08 PM I really like this one..I enjoy the Bluebirds..We have some houses for them but I hope that maybe this winter we can build some more houses so that they will have a ready home to build their nest..My parents used to love to watch them and talk about them as love birds..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate you dropping by..Sara Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 4:11 PM Yes Mrs Sara, I too love the bluebirds and they are love birds:) I always enjoy your friendly visits. Thank you:)

Charlie Smith November 21, 2016 at 2:33 PM A lovely visit, thank you DT... Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 3:13 PM Any time Charlie:) How 'bout them cowboys!!!

John Lawless November 21, 2016 at 2:24 PM nicely done Daniel, love the final couplet. Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 3:12 PM Thank you John. Glad you liked it:)

Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 1:30 PM And these neighbors you describe are the best to have in my opinion. Really nice Daniel. Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 1:46 PM Thank you Chris:)

Supraja Kannan November 21, 2016 at 10:23 AM Beautiful sonnet... Lovely picture... You are right...Good neighbors are hard to find...I hope the blue birds visit you next year...A 7 ... Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thank you Supraja. Indeed they are. It is always such a pleasure for me when you visit. I really appreciate your kindness:)

Eileen Manassian November 21, 2016 at 10:20 AM How absolutely sweet, Daniel. What endearing neighbors!! :) I'm sorry I haven't visited in a while. If you read my blog you'd know I was off in Brazil. Hugs, dear. It's good to read you again. Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 10:31 AM Yes, I read where you had been to Brazil. Did you have fun? Must have really been exciting. Thought I would try my hand at poetry. Lol Glad you liked it. So wonderful to have you back, Eileen:)

Heidi Sands November 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM There is something special about this poem that keeps it in the mind in a comforting way. I came back to say that it is going in my favorites :) Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 10:29 AM Thank you Heidi. You are very sweet:)

Probir Gupta November 21, 2016 at 9:06 AM Meaningfully lovely ... Love the poem ... Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM Thank you, Probir:)

Heidi Sands November 21, 2016 at 7:04 AM Daniel . This is such a nice poem. I love when the birds nest here too. It is also sad about good neighbors being hard to find. I hope the beautiful birds return. Take care. Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 7:40 AM Thank you Heidi. I'm just glad you dropped by to read and comment. I appreciate your support.

Wendy Rycroft November 21, 2016 at 5:11 AM How beautiful and very clever x well written x Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thank you Mrs Wendy. I always enjoy your friendly visits:)

Nette Onclaud November 21, 2016 at 12:57 AM lovely nest of words with a hope that we can connect with our best neighbors... a few of mine have migrated. quite sad... wonderful,daniel.. huggs Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thank you nette. Bluebirds make good neighbors:) I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Laura Leiser November 20, 2016 at 11:04 PM This is so sweet and written, too! We had a livily bird's Nest one spring and the grown up "youngsters" now visit us regularly and chirp at us in our patio :) Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 7:33 AM Thank you Laura. I really appreciate your kind comments and support.

Chris Boskovski November 20, 2016 at 10:41 PM A very well written and beautiful write. Very interesting the way you wrote it, "Last week they left no forwarding address" Why? I enjoyed this poem, made me think about life. :) Well written write Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 7:32 AM Thank you Chris. I appreciate your kind comments:)