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Legacies

Our hist'ry books are filled with famous names
Brave men who sacrificed and persevered
Some men reach greatness simply playing games
While some find courage, challenging what's feared

To be remembered after one has died
A light that shines through centuries of dark
We hope our children bear our name with pride
Though vain, we'd like to think we've left a mark

But lofty legacies are built by fate
And usually evade the common man
One barren generation cleans the slate 
Time unimpressed, forgets our short life span

For me, I've fostered trees instead of peers
I'm told, some species live a thousand years...


   by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2020

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Anna Hopper Date: 2/7/2020 11:45:00 AM Love this! I especially love the ending Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/7/2020 12:09:00 PM Hello Anna. Decided to check me out. Lol Not my intention but welcome. So now you know, I am a tree hugger. So glad you dropped by.

Lin Lane Date: 2/5/2020 11:02:00 AM It's comforting to me to know that a tree I've planted, even if it's one, will remain a symbol of our existence....and Danny, you've planted many as your legacy. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 2/5/2020 11:09:00 AM Yes, I'm healing, and nearly back to normal...whatever that means~lol Thanks for asking, Danny. Daniel Turner Date: 2/5/2020 11:08:00 AM I do love me some trees! What better legacy than quiet beauty? Thank you for reading. Are you doing OK?

Maurice Rigoler Date: 2/4/2020 10:34:00 PM I am editing hundreds of long poems I wrote years ago – before I found my comic voice. Not a sonnet writer, sir, but you are good at it. As for trees, just remember they eventually die like all other living things on this planet, it just takes longer for some things. Thanks for the stop by. Best to your writing endeavors. / M Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/4/2020 11:09:00 PM Thank you, Maurice. Nice to see you again. How is Bonzo these days? I think that is your dog's name?

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/2/2020 10:10:00 AM As for your note to Tommy doen here, be assured you are going to heaven. My friend Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/2/2020 10:12:00 AM You are sweet!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/2/2020 10:08:00 AM Wow. This is such a cool way of looking at it. I write on this topic a lot myself. Must be my age. I think my last sonnet talked about how swift life is. Loved the trees analogy. Wish I could get on st pft. I only can see poems but not post. Even though I am supposedly joined up. Thanx for the visit. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/2/2020 10:11:00 AM Thank you, Andrea. I had trouble too but I finally figured it out, yesterday. So nice to see you again:)

Sandra Adams Date: 2/1/2020 9:09:00 PM Sadly many of us won't be remembered long after we are gone. Only along the family that knew us but not much beyond. Wonderfully crafted poem in form and content :) hugs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/2/2020 8:07:00 AM Thank you, Sandra.You are correct. So what could be a better legacy than a tree?

Jeannie Cronin Date: 2/1/2020 2:15:00 PM Great write, Daniel. Bittersweet confession opting for the trees, I applaud your honesty and candor. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/1/2020 2:23:00 PM Hello there Sunshine! It is a fact, not all men are born to greatness and in order to leave something behind for future generations, what makes a better gift than a tree. Wonderful to see you again, Jeannie. I hope you are receiving the best life has to offer:)

Craig Cornish Date: 1/31/2020 8:44:00 PM Very well constructed Daniel, the meter is perfect but more importantly we have much to learn from your message. I do pray we can take note and learn from those who have gone before. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/31/2020 8:47:00 PM Thank you, Craig. obviously it's been a while since I have written a meaningful sonnet and I feared i was a little rusty. i appreciate your time and comments.