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Love At First Sight

I caught a butterfly a week ago.
Her wings had painted eyes of indigo, 
Surrounded by a ring as white as snow.
So pretty I just had to let her know.
She flapped her wings and put on quite a show,
Then kissed my cheek before I let her go.
I sure was glad I stopped to say hello.


     Daniel Turner

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Susan Manley Date: 11/14/2023 5:25:00 PM I have just read through about a dozen of your poems. I love the way you write and i love your humor. I will be stopping by often. Login to Reply

Anonomus Scorpio Date: 9/30/2023 5:53:00 AM Oh boy! I have been an absentee friend, this is what I come back to you! Big fan my friend applying natural beauty to the naturally beautiful! Something you managed to do better than most. Reverently A.S. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/30/2023 6:45:00 AM Thank you my friend:) Hoping you are well.

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 3/30/2023 9:40:00 AM A butterfly kiss, the joy of living with nature. A simple, sweet verse, your experience to share. Nice, Daniel! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/30/2023 12:22:00 PM Thank you, Sandra. You got it, simple, that's me. Aways a pleasure ma'am:)

Maurice Rigoler Date: 3/27/2023 1:01:00 PM Simple without affectation, Dan. I too have written poems on this beautiful creature (the Monarch butterfly.) They make a temporary fuel stop every September where I live, then continue on to South America. / Maurice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/27/2023 1:08:00 PM Thank you, Maurice. i wrote this for a nursery rhyme book being published by another member. I do love butterflies. I have lots of flowers around my house. Another hobby of mine:)

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/21/2023 4:49:00 PM Incredibly sweet! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:12:00 PM LOL Thank you, BJ. I certainly appreciate your time spent with me. There are so many poems to read. I am glad you chose mine:) Be well, new friend.

Michael Wise Date: 3/21/2023 5:12:00 AM Beautifully written. It was vividly played out in my mind's eye, as if I was right there. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:53:00 AM Thanks Michael. I guess I never really grew up.

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 3/19/2023 8:55:00 PM beautiful and natural love at first sight; nice rhyming Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:52:00 AM Thank you, Mahtab. Always glad to see you my friend.

Eileen Clark Date: 3/19/2023 12:48:00 PM Hi, very sweet and cute poem, a fun read. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:51:00 AM Thank you Eileen. Great to see you. I hope you are having a great day:)

Mark Frank Date: 3/19/2023 11:11:00 AM Well done...enjoyed it... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/21/2023 5:51:00 AM Thanks Mark. Great to see you:)

Ann Peck Date: 3/18/2023 3:03:00 PM So nice, (and kind that you let her go!) :) I haven't seen any butterflies yet. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/19/2023 6:08:00 AM Thank you, Ann It is still early. We have already had warm weather here. I have already had to mow my yard. Great to see you again:)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/17/2023 4:18:00 PM Very nice with surprises! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/18/2023 6:11:00 AM Hehe, Thanks again, Kim. Great to see you this morning over my cup of coffee. Hope you are having a great weekend.

Paul Callus Date: 3/17/2023 3:19:00 PM This poem in Monorhyme form is lovely and cute, Danny. Sometimes, instead of holding on to love, we realize that it's best to let it go. ~ Regards, my friend // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/18/2023 6:04:00 AM Hello Paul, great to see you again. I always had a hard time holding on to it anyway. Thanks for the friendly visit. have a great weekend.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/17/2023 8:54:00 AM A lovely write. I love butterflies. They are so pretty. Have a blessed day/weekend............ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/17/2023 10:35:00 AM Thank you, Paula. Everybody loves butterflies:) Great to see you. Have a super weekend.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/17/2023 8:17:00 AM 'Painted eyes of indigo' - how evocative, this is such a sweet poem of hope and spring, enjoyed it very much~ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/17/2023 10:34:00 AM Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate your time and your support. Have a great weekend.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/16/2023 2:48:00 PM Hello Daniel, oh, you got to hold a butterfly. Such a beautiful butterfly. All butterflies are beautiful. My fav. Daniel enjoy your evening my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/17/2023 12:01:00 PM Hello Daniel, Your welcome. Thank you Daniel. /Your friend/Darlene/ Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 4:56:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. Always glad to see you. Hoping all is well:)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/16/2023 1:07:00 PM Beautifully executed Daniel. :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 1:12:00 PM thank you, Linda:)

Panagiota Romios Date: 3/16/2023 12:04:00 PM Great! Pangie xo Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 12:27:00 PM Thank you, Pangie. Great to see you again. I hope you are feeling ok today.

Joseph May Date: 3/16/2023 11:01:00 AM A lovely write Daniel, I enjoyed the read Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 1:13:00 PM Thank you, Joseph. Everybody loves butterflies:) Great to see you again, my friend. have a great evening.

Deb M Date: 3/16/2023 5:28:00 AM Oh Daniel this is the sweetest poem…l just love it! Debx Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/16/2023 5:52:00 AM Thank you, Deb. I hope I made you smile:) Have a great day.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/15/2023 7:02:00 PM Love this piece of serendipity, Daniel! Cheers, gw Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 7:21:00 PM Thanks you old son of a sage. It's the little things that make the biggest impression on an old country boy. great to see you. You haven't aged a day since I first saw you:)

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 3/15/2023 6:21:00 PM I laughed with delight as I read this, Daniel. I am a true butterfly lover. This is a fave. :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 6:24:00 PM Thank you, Evelyn. Who doesn't love butterflies:) Great to see you again. i hope life has been treating you kind:)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/15/2023 3:47:00 PM This is just adorable. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 6:14:00 PM Ha, so are you:) Thanks for dropping by. See you next time, Andy

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/15/2023 11:44:00 AM - I'm sure it was beautiful, Daniel ... can't wait to see the butterflies again :) - Lovely poem :) - hugs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 3:37:00 PM Won't be too much longer. Thank you for the smile, Anne:)

John Oldham Date: 3/15/2023 11:12:00 AM A delightful little poem, Daniel! Light and playful; well described and artful. Well done - - John Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 3:35:00 PM Thank you, John. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a good one:)

Paul Bell Date: 3/15/2023 9:45:00 AM My sort of relationship, short and sweet. Have butterflies declined now, or am I just not looking for them. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/15/2023 10:07:00 AM Thanks Paul. No sir, it's still a tad early. Once the weather warms up you'll start to see more. I appreciate your time and support. have a super day.

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