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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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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.
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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.
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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.
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Date: 4/18/2017 4:33:00 PM
A sad, yet beautiful sonnet.
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Date: 3/21/2017 2:57:00 PM
This would make great funeral reading. Well done!
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Date: 3/8/2017 4:42:00 PM
Daniel, this is so beautiful and well-written! A 7! Blessings, Kim
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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.
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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
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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.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:07:00 AM
Thank you, John:)
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
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:05:00 AM
Thank you, Frederic.
Date: 2/26/2017 5:57:00 PM
A 7 for this beautiful, skillfully-written, poignant sonnet, Daniel! Janice
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/28/2017 11:04:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs. Janice:)
Date: 2/26/2017 11:20:00 AM
What a wonderful sonnet ! ...
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/26/2017 3:53:00 PM
Thank you, Probir.
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
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Date: 2/26/2017 9:27:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Eve:)
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 ; )
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Date: 2/26/2017 9:26:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Connie:)
Date: 2/25/2017 3:13:00 PM
So beautiful, Daniel! I got chills when reading it...hugs, Rhonda
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/25/2017 3:35:00 PM
Thank you, Mrs Rhonda:)
Date: 2/25/2017 11:40:00 AM
Such a heartwarming and beautiful poem Daniel.
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Date: 2/25/2017 11:58:00 AM
Thank you, Arthur.
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!
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Date: 2/25/2017 11:56:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Carolyn. That is the way it affects me also.
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 :)
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:58:00 AM
Good morning beautiful:) Thank you sweetie. I am glad you liked it:)
Date: 2/24/2017 7:55:00 PM
Beautiful and sweet, Danny. Heaven waits....
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:36:00 AM
Thank you, Carole. Yes, thankfully:)
Date: 2/24/2017 7:54:00 PM
Yessss, here it is!! A gem! SEVEN
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:35:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea:)
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.
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:35:00 AM
Thank you, Jean. I know his faith is strong and he will be OK in time:)
Date: 2/24/2017 2:00:00 PM
Heartwarming uplifting poem Daniel! Enjoyed!~Che :)
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:33:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Cheryl:)
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.
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:33:00 AM
Thank you, Freddie:)
Date: 2/24/2017 9:38:00 AM
I love this Daniel, it is moving and emotional. I hope Victor will read it.
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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:)
Date: 2/24/2017 9:05:00 AM
Lovely. blessings, lynn
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2017 11:32:00 AM
Thank you, Lynn:)
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