Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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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 September 4, 2018 at 5:54 PM DT...this is beautiful. I love it :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 2, 2018 at 5:24 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 June 30, 2017 at 10:54 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 June 30, 2017 at 10:12 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 June 27, 2017 at 9:58 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 June 30, 2017 at 10:10 PM Thank you, Mrs Marilyn. I appreciate your reading and flattering comments:)

Abosede Ogundare September 20, 2016 at 8:51 AM Thanks for sharing yet another awesome write from your river of abundance, i enjoyed it Daniel. Daniel Turner September 20, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thank you, Abosede. I appreciate your kind remarks and support. Be well my friend:)

Wendy Rycroft September 20, 2016 at 2:17 AM A very good version of talking leaves well done x brilliant x Daniel Turner September 20, 2016 at 8:05 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 September 19, 2016 at 7:52 PM Daniel this is BEAUTIFUL ~ Daniel Turner September 19, 2016 at 8:29 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 September 19, 2016 at 4:06 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 September 19, 2016 at 8:27 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 September 19, 2016 at 9:24 AM Your poems certainly bring beauty to the world Daniel. Daniel Turner September 19, 2016 at 8:25 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 September 19, 2016 at 7:45 AM DT, Life is leaf flying high in the sky; Like lost lover don't let it pass me by. Jim Horn Daniel Turner September 19, 2016 at 8:24 PM That is right, James. Thank you so much for your kind comment and friendly visit.

Tom Quigley September 19, 2016 at 7:03 AM Very nice! Daniel Turner September 19, 2016 at 8:23 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 September 18, 2016 at 11:00 PM Such an awesome comparison. Live till we are appreciated and admired in the present...enjoyed it. :) Daniel Turner September 19, 2016 at 8:22 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 September 18, 2016 at 7:42 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 September 18, 2016 at 9:02 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 September 18, 2016 at 2:52 PM - A really beautiful and true poem that touches my heart, Daniel - A 7 ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner September 18, 2016 at 3:05 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. You always bring that lovely smile:) I appreciate your kindness.

Jack Eldridge September 18, 2016 at 2:32 PM Thanks for the enjoyable ride! Nicely done! Daniel Turner September 18, 2016 at 2:38 PM Thank you, Jack. I appreciate your kind comments and tyou taking the time to drop by and read.

Janice Canerdy September 18, 2016 at 1:42 PM This is a beautiful, profoundly meaningful, skillfully-written sonnet--a 7+ and a favorite, Daniel. Janice Daniel Turner September 18, 2016 at 2:03 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 September 18, 2016 at 1:00 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 September 18, 2016 at 1:59 PM Thank you, Phillip. I am glad you can read between the lines. I appreciate your kind remarks and value your friendship:)

Carrie Richards September 17, 2016 at 8:08 PM The comparisons made are beautiful, and true. You have made this a lovely, if melancholy, poetic journey of time slipping away. Daniel Turner September 18, 2016 at 7:42 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 September 17, 2016 at 7:10 PM wow, DAniel, everything a sonnet should be, perfect meter, rhyme AND message with imagery all rolled into one. FAVE Daniel Turner September 18, 2016 at 7:40 AM Thank you Andrea. You are so sweet. I appreciate your kindness and hope you are well.

Beverly Read September 17, 2016 at 2:55 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 September 17, 2016 at 3:54 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 September 17, 2016 at 8:37 AM Beautiful and brilliant comparison... I enjoyed it... Really a great write... Thank you for sharing it... Daniel Turner September 17, 2016 at 9:36 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 September 17, 2016 at 4:28 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 September 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM Thank you Miraj. I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend.

Probir Gupta September 16, 2016 at 11:22 PM Artistic imagination ... Intimate emotions ... Beautifully poetic blending in a Sonnet ... Daniel Turner September 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM Thank you Probir, I appreciate your kindness and your time. Have a great weekend:)

Laura Leiser September 16, 2016 at 10:40 PM Beautiful sonnet with excellent iambic pentameter, Daniel...just flows off the tongue. Should do very well in the contest,7 Daniel Turner September 16, 2016 at 10:54 PM Thank you, Laura but not for contest. I appreciate you reading and commenting and also for the vote of confidence:) Have a great weekend!

Joseph May September 16, 2016 at 9:26 PM Beautiful sonnet Daniel...GL in the contest.. Daniel Turner September 16, 2016 at 9:39 PM Thank you, Joseph. I appreciate the wish. Not for contest. Glad you dropped by. Have a great weekend!

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