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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 " June 21 2019

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/18/2017 3:51:00 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.

Date: 5/14/2017 6:08:00 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

Date: 5/10/2017 9:46:00 AM

I really enjoyed this one. It touched my heart on a personal level. Your poems are beautiful Daniel.

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 4/18/2017 4:33:00 PM

A sad, yet beautiful sonnet.

David Pekrul

Date: 3/21/2017 2:57:00 PM

This would make great funeral reading. Well done!

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/8/2017 4:42:00 PM

Daniel, this is so beautiful and well-written! A 7! Blessings, Kim

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/7/2017 3:09:00 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

Date: 3/4/2017 12:17:00 AM

This is lovely Danel. I know our friend Victor appreciated it. Great job. A big 7 from me. God Bless, JB

John Hamilton

Date: 2/27/2017 8:05:00 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
Date: 2/28/2017 11:07:00 AM

Thank you, John:)

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/27/2017 1:27:00 PM

life is a painful process and the loss of someone dear is the most painful..captured in your sonnet..well done

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:05:00 AM

Thank you, Frederic.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/26/2017 5:57:00 PM

A 7 for this beautiful, skillfully-written, poignant sonnet, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:04:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs. Janice:)

Probir Gupta

Date: 2/26/2017 11:20:00 AM

What a wonderful sonnet ! ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2017 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, Probir.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/25/2017 8:29:00 PM

this is wonderful poem, Daniel, and a great tribute to the one who has passed... Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2017 9:27:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Eve:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2017 5:11:00 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
Date: 2/26/2017 9:26:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Connie:)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/25/2017 3:13:00 PM

So beautiful, Daniel! I got chills when reading it...hugs, Rhonda

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 3:35:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Rhonda:)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/25/2017 11:40:00 AM

Such a heartwarming and beautiful poem Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 11:58:00 AM

Thank you, Arthur.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/25/2017 11:35:00 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
Date: 2/25/2017 11:56:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Carolyn. That is the way it affects me also.

Akkina Downing

Date: 2/25/2017 7:56:00 AM

This is absolutely true in every beautiful line. I love it and my fave :) and good morning my friend Danny :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 7:58:00 AM

Good morning beautiful:) Thank you sweetie. I am glad you liked it:)

Carole Duet

Date: 2/24/2017 7:55:00 PM

Beautiful and sweet, Danny. Heaven waits....

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 7:36:00 AM

Thank you, Carole. Yes, thankfully:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2017 7:54:00 PM

Yessss, here it is!! A gem! SEVEN

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea:)

Jean Murray

Date: 2/24/2017 5:23:00 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
Date: 2/25/2017 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Jean. I know his faith is strong and he will be OK in time:)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/24/2017 2:00:00 PM

Heartwarming uplifting poem Daniel! Enjoyed!~Che :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Cheryl:)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 2/24/2017 1:48:00 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
Date: 2/25/2017 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Freddie:)

Darren White

Date: 2/24/2017 9:38:00 AM

I love this Daniel, it is moving and emotional. I hope Victor will read it.

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2017 11:33:00 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

Date: 2/24/2017 9:05:00 AM

Lovely. blessings, lynn

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2017 11:32:00 AM

Thank you, Lynn:)