Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

Life Is For the Living

Today another angel got her wings
Promoted for a job well done on earth
Rejoice! In heaven, all the angels sing
His grace has filled her with angelic mirth

Though quickly earth reclaims the pyre's ash
How swift the ceaseless seasons of the sun
Grief fades and loneliness becomes the lash
A harsh reminder of that special one

But in our times of sad and dark despair
Our angel fans the dying flame of love
No longer suffering, her joy she shares
Reminding us she's waiting up above

This life is for the living, not the dead
Our day will come, when no more tears are shed



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June 21 2019

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Lisa Ricci May 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM Hello Daniel. I feel privileged turning to your page and entry today. This is most beautiful. Your execution is solid. Your words reach the reader. I second your words and thoughts of life is for the living. Well done entirely and completely. Enjoy the night.

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 14, 2017 at 6:08 PM Very, loving and inspiring sonnet, Daniel. Loving memories always comforts the heart, does it not. A beautiful poetic offering on the altar of love. This soulful poem speaks w/the glow of love. Love and peace, my friend.

Laken Smith May 10, 2017 at 9:46 AM I really enjoyed this one. It touched my heart on a personal level. Your poems are beautiful Daniel.

Abosede Ogundare April 18, 2017 at 4:33 PM A sad, yet beautiful sonnet.

David Pekrul March 21, 2017 at 2:57 PM This would make great funeral reading. Well done!

Kim Merryman March 8, 2017 at 4:42 PM Daniel, this is so beautiful and well-written! A 7! Blessings, Kim

Pashang Salehi March 7, 2017 at 3:09 AM Indeed DT... I have no more tears to shed. I know, I came from nowhere, I'm now here and I'm going nowhere... that is my reminder.... Always a pleasure to read your powerful writes.

Judy Ball March 4, 2017 at 12:17 AM This is lovely Danel. I know our friend Victor appreciated it. Great job. A big 7 from me. God Bless, JB

John Hamilton February 27, 2017 at 8:05 PM Well written sonnet, so kind of you Danny to write this for Victor, I'm sure he will be comforted the theology is in line with his beliefs. Daniel Turner February 28, 2017 at 11:07 AM Thank you, John:)

Frederic Parker February 27, 2017 at 1:27 PM life is a painful process and the loss of someone dear is the most painful..captured in your sonnet..well done Daniel Turner February 28, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thank you, Frederic.

Janice Canerdy February 26, 2017 at 5:57 PM A 7 for this beautiful, skillfully-written, poignant sonnet, Daniel! Janice Daniel Turner February 28, 2017 at 11:04 AM Thank you, Mrs. Janice:)

Probir Gupta February 26, 2017 at 11:20 AM What a wonderful sonnet ! ... Daniel Turner February 26, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thank you, Probir.

Eve Roper February 25, 2017 at 8:29 PM this is wonderful poem, Daniel, and a great tribute to the one who has passed... Hugs Eve Daniel Turner February 26, 2017 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Mrs Eve:)

Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2017 at 5:11 PM This would be a beautiful tribute for Victor's loss Daniel. It is so beautiful it would give anyone grieving, comfort. Your alliteration in that second stanza, second line blew me away! Another sensational sonnet from you my friend and a fave! 7 ; ) Daniel Turner February 26, 2017 at 9:26 AM Thank you, Mrs Connie:)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 25, 2017 at 3:13 PM So beautiful, Daniel! I got chills when reading it...hugs, Rhonda Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM Thank you, Mrs Rhonda:)

Arthur Vaso February 25, 2017 at 11:40 AM Such a heartwarming and beautiful poem Daniel. Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 11:58 AM Thank you, Arthur.

Carolyn Devonshire February 25, 2017 at 11:35 AM Daniel, this is exactly how I feel when a loved one passes. The grief doesn't last too long if we know they are in a better place. It's the loneliness, "the lash," that causes more pain. A beautifully written sonnet! Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 11:56 AM Thank you, Mrs Carolyn. That is the way it affects me also.

Akkina Downing February 25, 2017 at 7:56 AM This is absolutely true in every beautiful line. I love it and my fave :) and good morning my friend Danny :) Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:58 AM Good morning beautiful:) Thank you sweetie. I am glad you liked it:)

Carole Duet February 24, 2017 at 7:55 PM Beautiful and sweet, Danny. Heaven waits.... Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:36 AM Thank you, Carole. Yes, thankfully:)

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2017 at 7:54 PM Yessss, here it is!! A gem! SEVEN Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:35 AM Thank you, Andrea:)

Jean Murray February 24, 2017 at 5:23 PM I know his Catholic faith is strong and will be a wonderful comfort now. Such an uplifting view of death, grief and love all wrapped up in this beautiful sonnet. Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:35 AM Thank you, Jean. I know his faith is strong and he will be OK in time:)

Cheryl Hoffman February 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM Heartwarming uplifting poem Daniel! Enjoyed!~Che :) Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:33 AM Thank you, Mrs Cheryl:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 24, 2017 at 1:48 PM A most inspirational poem, Daniel. We all will have that day of rest from all our labors and travails. A very comforting gift of prose. Love always, my friend. Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:33 AM Thank you, Freddie:)

Darren White February 24, 2017 at 9:38 AM I love this Daniel, it is moving and emotional. I hope Victor will read it. Daniel Turner February 24, 2017 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Darren. I'm sure he has a lot on his mind right now. Hopefully it's enough, just knowing he's in our thoughts and prayers:)

Lynn Marie February 24, 2017 at 9:05 AM Lovely. blessings, lynn Daniel Turner February 24, 2017 at 11:32 AM Thank you, Lynn:)

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