Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Moon Shadow

I have a friend I rarely ever see
I can't remember when I saw him last
It's funny, but he looks a lot like me
Regardless of how many years have passed

I do recall one morning years ago
I woke and went outside before the dawn
The sleepy moon was hanging full and low
When he appeared beside me on my lawn

And just like that, I was a child again
The mystic moon had cast it's magic spell
I leaped and danced with my moon shadow friend
Until he disappeared with no farewell

The sun came out to start another day
But in his haste, he chased my friend away


   Daniel Turner

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Anitha Jayasankar May 30, 2021 at 12:21 AM A sweet sonnet that flows well with rhyme... Admiring the night sky and moon gives the greatest inspiration for any poet to write... God bless... ~ Ani

Tim Riding October 8, 2020 at 12:27 PM Great. Read it through several more times. Feels too familiar for words to express. Tim Daniel Turner October 8, 2020 at 1:25 PM Thank you, Tim. Sorry i did not respond earlier. I appreciate you kindness and your taking the time to read and comment. i hope all is well with you and yours.

Tim Riding October 3, 2020 at 11:45 AM Thanks Daniel, Just like The Minstrel in many ways. Sometimes it is hard linking who you are and who you were. good work. Tim

Angela Crabtree September 28, 2020 at 10:06 AM A very nice poem Daniel. It made me smile. ) Peace, Angie Daniel Turner September 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM Thank you, Angela. Nice to see you today:)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 14, 2020 at 4:11 PM Hello Danuel Turner, a well created poem.Oh the moon hadits moments withyou. then the sun came out. Enjoy your eveningmy friend.

Craig Cornish March 1, 2020 at 12:48 PM Magical Daniel - an enchanted boy for sure--you'll never truly lose him Daniel Turner March 1, 2020 at 12:59 PM Thank you Craig. It's those memories of youth that fuel my imagination. I hope you are right:)

John Watt February 29, 2020 at 10:27 PM Daniel, congrats on getting awarded POTW for your delightful poem! Daniel Turner February 29, 2020 at 11:32 PM Thank you, John. I appreciate your kind support:) Nice to see you again.

Charlie Knowlton February 29, 2020 at 4:18 AM Very much deserving of POTW Daniel. Congrats. Daniel Turner February 29, 2020 at 7:44 AM Thank you, Charlie.

Tania Kitchin February 28, 2020 at 4:39 AM Congratulations on POTW! Daniel Turner February 28, 2020 at 10:12 AM Thank you, Tania:)

Pandita Sietesantos February 27, 2020 at 12:32 AM Daniel, you're a master at the poetic craft! I wish I had the talent to write like this! Simply awesome, old friend! And I just love it! Hugs. Pandita Pandita Sietesantos March 15, 2020 at 12:01 PM Hi Danny, just checking on you in these super challenging times and hoping you're doing well! Love and hugs. Pandita Daniel Turner February 27, 2020 at 11:40 AM Thank you, sweetie. Hoping you are well and happy:)

Charlie Knowlton February 24, 2020 at 6:57 AM Fun and playful poem Daniel…Congrats on POTW. Daniel Turner February 24, 2020 at 8:43 AM Thank you Charlie.

Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2020 at 4:08 AM I am so pleased to see this wonderful poem honored with POTW Daniel. Congratulations! : ) xxoo Daniel Turner February 24, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you Grandma. Great to see you again:)

Brandy Nicole February 23, 2020 at 10:16 PM I want to be a child again. :) Actually, it is good to have a child-like heart. Your thoughts make me smile. They are beautiful and magical. Congratulations Daniel, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy Daniel Turner February 24, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you, Brandy. So nice to see you on my page. I appreciate your comments and support.

Constance La France February 23, 2020 at 6:04 PM Daniel, this is beautiful and very deserving of POTW, enjoy the honor _Constance Daniel Turner February 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM Thank you, Constance. I hope you and kitty are staying warm:)

Alison Hodges February 23, 2020 at 4:45 PM Congrads on POTW! It's a really lovely poem. Daniel Turner February 23, 2020 at 4:49 PM Thank you again, Alison. You're very sweet:)

Tom Cunningham February 23, 2020 at 12:57 PM Congratulations Daniel on POTW honours. Tom Daniel Turner February 23, 2020 at 2:23 PM Thank you , Tom. Hope you are having a top shelf weekend.

Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 11:18 AM oh oh. I gave you my congratulations on the wrong write. Well, here's another on your mystical Moon Shadows. Daniel Turner February 23, 2020 at 11:25 AM LOL Thanks again:)

Jan Allison February 23, 2020 at 9:56 AM Dropping back to say many congrats on POTW - to reply to your comment below I am just trying to recover from a fluey cold and sickness which hubby kindly gave me - thought I was on my way out yesterday I felt so wretched but am a lot brighter today. Am gutted about Lin going but so glad she is going out on a high with POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison February 23, 2020 at 6:49 PM Everything and everywhere is sore lol and despite the fact I've been away we have not been in an area with the Corona Virus being detected:-) hugs jan xx Daniel Turner February 23, 2020 at 10:42 AM Thank you Jan. I hope it is not the coronavirus. If you have had a sore throat, then you are ok. They say with the coronavirus one does not have a sore throat. Get well soon and yes I understand about Lin. She will be missed.

CayCay Godwin February 22, 2020 at 8:52 PM I like it better than Cat Steven's moon shadow song. Get a chorus and you've got yourself a tear jerker here; sorta Neil Diamonds' Shiloh meets Moon Shadow Friend so here's your kleenex. You are such an excellent writer, Dan. I've always enjoyed and learned reading you. Poetry hugs ... CayCay CayCay Godwin February 23, 2020 at 9:33 AM NOT patronizing; I give you sincerity, in all things I try to be authentic so sorry, dude - you've got talent - not the network kind because a writer would probably bore the audience ... oh, how I ramble! Daniel Turner February 22, 2020 at 11:25 PM Please don't patronize me, CayCay. LOL I am average, at best. Wonderful to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours in the Lover's State.

John Watt February 22, 2020 at 12:51 AM Witty and whimsical, Daniel; a delight to read. I'm too much of a night owl to ever get up before the dawn, so I'm afraid my moon shadow friend will have to greet me at night! ~ John Daniel Turner February 22, 2020 at 10:28 AM Thank you, John. Nice to see you.

Jan Allison February 19, 2020 at 6:26 PM excellent sonnet Dt you make this form look so simple but I have a mental block with sonnets. I've got the song moonshadow going round in my head now!:-) hugs Jan xx Daniel Turner February 22, 2020 at 10:27 AM Hello Jan. Yeah, it is a great song:) Thank you for stopping to read and comment. Hoping you and hubby are well.

Janice Canerdy February 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM What a beautiful, moving sonnet, Danny. Yes, those were the days--long ago. Janice Daniel Turner February 22, 2020 at 10:27 AM Thank you, Janice. Wonderful to see you:)

Carolyn Devonshire February 19, 2020 at 3:53 PM Oh, you brought back memories of the first time I saw a moon shadow! Excellent descriptive imagery and you did a great job with the sonnet form! Best wishes, Carolyn Daniel Turner February 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I can't actually leap and dance anymore but at least I can write about it:)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2020 at 12:59 PM - Back in time ... the moon never changes its beauty ... the big differences are the experience as a child and an adult ... we have different expectations than before - Live magically in the moonlight, Daniel :) - A beautiful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner February 19, 2020 at 2:15 PM Hello Anne-Lise. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I hope you are well and having fun:)

Lewis Raynes February 18, 2020 at 9:05 PM great write, the moon's love and the child and the sun, beautiful Daniel Turner February 18, 2020 at 10:51 PM Hello Lewis:) Thanks for dropping by. Long time no see. Doin' ok?

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