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Life Is Like a Leaf

We'll watch in awe and witness talking leaves
In multicolored hues their story told
With heavy heart their passing we will grieve
Their memory, like weather soon grows cold

So quickly through the glass our trickling sand
Twas yesterday spring flowers were in bloom
Today the autumn colors are at hand
Tomorrow deserts rise to windswept dunes

Yet with the winds of time the leaves will blow
Like sands and days, they'll fall and disappear
Their time on earth like ours from green to gold
Except for them, whose destiny was clear

The story of our life is like a leaf
Bring beauty to this world, however brief


     September 16 2016

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Heidi Sands

Date: 9/4/2018 5:54:00 PM

DT...this is beautiful. I love it :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/2/2018 5:24:00 PM

I am so glad that this poem of yours is being featured Daniel, I missed reading it and its beautiful message. Congratulations on having it ceatured! I love it and am putting it into my faves! : )

Bette Bavington

Date: 6/30/2017 10:54:00 AM

This brings to mind that a person is a person no matter how small. In to our lives all kinds of colors flow in and out. If we enjoy what is in front of us then we have it all. Very nicely done.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/30/2017 10:12:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Bette:) Yes we are all beautiful in our own way. We should look for that beauty in others and show them ours:)

Marilyn Newman

Date: 6/27/2017 9:58:00 PM

You describe nature in a beautiful way. I loved your poem. It's very descriptive. You have a very creative style of writing.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/30/2017 10:10:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Marilyn. I appreciate your reading and flattering comments:)

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 9/20/2016 8:51:00 AM

Thanks for sharing yet another awesome write from your river of abundance, i enjoyed it Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/20/2016 9:37:00 AM

Thank you, Abosede. I appreciate your kind remarks and support. Be well my friend:)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 9/20/2016 2:17:00 AM

A very good version of talking leaves well done x brilliant x

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/20/2016 8:05:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Wendy. I really appreciate your kind words of support. It's always nice to look up and see your face on my page. Thanks for sharing a smile:)

Constance La France

Date: 9/19/2016 7:52:00 PM

Daniel this is BEAUTIFUL ~

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:29:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. You are sweet. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. I am also glad you left your smile:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/19/2016 4:06:00 PM

Another wonderful Sonnet, Daniel, so full of metaphors that mirror our lives. You have expressed this these emotions so well. 7 Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:27:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Sandra for pleasant visits. You have always been very supportive of me and I am truly thankful. I appreciate your kindness.

Jean Murray

Date: 9/19/2016 9:24:00 AM

Your poems certainly bring beauty to the world Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:25:00 PM

Thank you Jean. That is a very sweet thing to say. Be careful! Flattery will get you everywhere! I appreciate your kindness. It's always nice to share a smile with you:):)

James Horn

Date: 9/19/2016 7:45:00 AM

DT, Life is leaf flying high in the sky; Like lost lover don't let it pass me by. Jim Horn

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:24:00 PM

That is right, James. Thank you so much for your kind comment and friendly visit.

Tom Quigley

Date: 9/19/2016 7:03:00 AM

Very nice!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:23:00 PM

Thanks Tom. It's great to see you. Doing OK? I appreciate your time and support my friend. Take care!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 9/18/2016 11:00:00 PM

Such an awesome comparison. Live till we are appreciated and admired in the present...enjoyed it. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/19/2016 8:22:00 PM

Thank you, Sunita. There are all kinds of beauty. I appreciate your dropping by to read and comment. I am truly grateful for your continued support. Thanks for leaving your smile:)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/18/2016 7:42:00 PM

Awe.. this is beautiful, Daniel, well said and comparing our lives to the time line of the leaves.... we are beautiful no matter what we have left behind... Hugs

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 9:02:00 PM

Thank you Mrs. Eve. I am so glad you like my little poem. I always enjoy you friendly visits and comments of support. You never fail to leave behind your smile:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/18/2016 2:52:00 PM

- A really beautiful and true poem that touches my heart, Daniel - A 7 ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. You always bring that lovely smile:) I appreciate your kindness.

Jack Eldridge

Date: 9/18/2016 2:32:00 PM

Thanks for the enjoyable ride! Nicely done!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 2:38:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. I appreciate your kind comments and tyou taking the time to drop by and read.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/18/2016 1:42:00 PM

This is a beautiful, profoundly meaningful, skillfully-written sonnet--a 7+ and a favorite, Daniel. Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 2:03:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. I am glad you like my little poem. I appreciate your kind comments and support. If we bring enough beauty in our short time here, hopefully we will not be forgotten too quickly:)

Phillip Garcia

Date: 9/18/2016 1:00:00 PM

Now we've both made each other cry. This one hit me straight in the chest. It's a slightly different tone than you typically use but you maneuvered with it perfectly. Damn.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 1:59:00 PM

Thank you, Phillip. I am glad you can read between the lines. I appreciate your kind remarks and value your friendship:)

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/17/2016 8:08:00 PM

The comparisons made are beautiful, and true. You have made this a lovely, if melancholy, poetic journey of time slipping away.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 7:42:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Carrie. It does seem to slip away rather quickly. I appreciate you dropping by and spending some time with me. It's always nice to share a smile. I appreciate your support.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2016 7:10:00 PM

wow, DAniel, everything a sonnet should be, perfect meter, rhyme AND message with imagery all rolled into one. FAVE

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/18/2016 7:40:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. You are so sweet. I appreciate your kindness and hope you are well.

Beverly Read

Date: 9/17/2016 2:55:00 PM

What a beautiful and wonderful thing to tell us. We should look around and appreciate those who bring beauty into our lives, and then do our best to do the same. Well written and descriptive allegory of our lives and the gorgeous autumn leaves.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/17/2016 3:54:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Beverly. Yes, we should try our best to make this world a brighter place for all. I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a great weekend:)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 9/17/2016 8:37:00 AM

Beautiful and brilliant comparison... I enjoyed it... Really a great write... Thank you for sharing it...

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/17/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thank you Supraja. You are such a kind young lady. I really appreciate your time and enjoy your friendly visits. Thanks for leaving a smile:)

Miraj Raha

Date: 9/17/2016 4:28:00 AM

I could totally relate to this piece as I have written a very similar piece myself,this is very apt in meaning and some genuine wisdom and sentiment weaved.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/17/2016 9:35:00 AM

Thank you Miraj. I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend.