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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

Date: 6/27/2017 7:48:00 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
Date: 6/27/2017 7:51:00 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

Date: 6/19/2017 1:15:00 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
Date: 6/19/2017 5:47:00 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
Date: 6/19/2017 1:26:00 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

Date: 12/6/2016 10:23:00 PM

Poetic birdsong of home and heart, lovely sonnet Danny.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/15/2016 10:24:00 AM

Who says tough guys can't write sweet poems. Lol Thank you, Paloma:)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/26/2016 7:24:00 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
Date: 12/15/2016 10:23:00 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.

Date: 11/23/2016 2:03:00 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
Date: 11/23/2016 1:13:00 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

Date: 11/21/2016 5:28:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 6:22:00 PM

They come here by the millions in the spring. So glad you stopped by. Everything go OK today?

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/21/2016 5:03:00 PM

This is really beautiful, Daniel. You write excellent poems, especially sonnets! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 6:21:00 PM

Thank you Janice. You're so sweet:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/21/2016 4:08:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 4:11:00 PM

Yes Mrs Sara, I too love the bluebirds and they are love birds:) I always enjoy your friendly visits. Thank you:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/21/2016 2:33:00 PM

A lovely visit, thank you DT...

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 3:13:00 PM

Any time Charlie:) How 'bout them cowboys!!!

John Lawless

Date: 11/21/2016 2:24:00 PM

nicely done Daniel, love the final couplet.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 3:12:00 PM

Thank you John. Glad you liked it:)

Chris Green

Date: 11/21/2016 1:30:00 PM

And these neighbors you describe are the best to have in my opinion. Really nice Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 1:46:00 PM

Thank you Chris:)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 11/21/2016 10:23:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 10:32:00 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

Date: 11/21/2016 10:20:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 10:31:00 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

Date: 11/21/2016 10:17:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 10:29:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. You are very sweet:)

Probir Gupta

Date: 11/21/2016 9:06:00 AM

Meaningfully lovely ... Love the poem ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 10:17:00 AM

Thank you, Probir:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/21/2016 7:04:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 7:40:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. I'm just glad you dropped by to read and comment. I appreciate your support.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/21/2016 5:11:00 AM

How beautiful and very clever x well written x

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/21/2016 7:38:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Wendy. I always enjoy your friendly visits:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/21/2016 12:57:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 7:38:00 AM

Thank you nette. Bluebirds make good neighbors:) I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/20/2016 11:04:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 7:33:00 AM

Thank you Laura. I really appreciate your kind comments and support.

Chris Boskovski

Date: 11/20/2016 10:41:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 7:32:00 AM

Thank you Chris. I appreciate your kind comments:)