Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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My Perfect Christmas

I'd like to spend my Christmas by the sea
Where ocean foam piles up like drifting snow
Green coconuts were ornaments on trees
And eggnog is a very old Bordeaux

The ocean would come caroling each night
Waves shimmer just like tinsel in the moon
I'd swing on ev'ry star 'til they left sight
Absorbing all the peace one could consume

And if old Santa happened to drop by
We'd talk a little treason by the fire
I'd ask if he could tell the reason why
Peace all around the world would not transpire

But what I'd like is not what I will get
I'll stay home and have Christmas with my pet



   by Daniel Turner

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Darlene De Beaulieu December 14, 2016 at 6:36 PM Hello Daniel, this is a beautiful poem you wrote for Christmas. I'll be having Christmas Day with Maggie, and Bailey. Bailey is my god-daughter's dog. I buy them dog toys for Christmas. They open up their own gifts.I love this poem.

Connie Marcum Wong November 20, 2016 at 7:06 PM What an adorable beagle Daniel! They are such sweet pets. You could be describing my island for Christmas and I don't think I've ever heard it described as lovely. A charming wonderful poem Daniel! I need to make this fave! 7 ; )

Wendy Rycroft November 20, 2016 at 12:03 PM Also what a woofing good ending LOL x

Wendy Rycroft November 20, 2016 at 12:01 PM What a wonderful dream and a great poem x

Joanna Daniel November 20, 2016 at 8:31 AM Oh, both your imagination and reality seems like a great idea to me, Daniel:) Is that your Buddy?? He's lovely:) We've lost two dogs, Blackie and Rusty this year and it still hurts when I remember them:( Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:42 AM Thank you Jo. I 'm so sorry for your loss. If I lost old buddy I'd be devastated. He's all I have left:)

Probir Gupta November 20, 2016 at 4:35 AM Another beautiful sonnet in structure and theme ... very nice ... Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:41 AM Thank you Probir:)

Vera Duggan November 20, 2016 at 3:59 AM Hi Daniel, beautiful, beautiful christmas poem and as for the picture it says it all, loved it, take care........Vera Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:39 AM Thank you Mrs Vera. Old Buddy's trying to figure out if Santa is going to bring him some new toys:)

Mike Hauser November 19, 2016 at 7:06 PM You've got stich a great imagination...love it! Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:37 AM Thank you Mike:)

Jean Murray November 19, 2016 at 4:55 PM Any day by the sea sounds good to me Daniel. I usually work Christmas Day. This year I'm off, so while the children are having dinner with Dad, I'll be listening to Daniel O Donnell, our famous Donegal crooner sing Xmas carols. Without even a pussycat to pet. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:37 AM Thank you Jean. I wouldn't be me without my little buddy. It would be nice to go to a tropical island for Christmas:)

Heidi Sands November 19, 2016 at 12:01 PM Daniel , I like the way you put this together. Your Christmas by the sea sounds so nice! I am happy you have your pet. Pets are so important. I have mine too and they are so special and fill my life with love and joy. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:35 AM Thank you Heidi. Yes my little buddy is all I have left. He is rotten:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 19, 2016 at 11:34 AM A creatively beautiful poem, Daniel. Talking treason w/Santa. C'mon! That is great creativity. Your mind is a wonderful winter wonderland. Outstanding poem, my poetic friend. Hope you have a happy holiday. Much love to you. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:34 AM Thank you Freddie. I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits:)

Nette Onclaud November 18, 2016 at 11:13 AM ohh, a tropical christmas is a lovely thought, daniel...santa will give this to you; stay nice not naughty, daniel... good one!..huggs Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:32 AM Thank you nette. I wish Santa would give me a vacation:) Thank you for friendly visits.

Supraja Kannan November 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM How beautiful!I loved it and your perfect Christmas is really a pleasant Christmas to read... Thanks for sharing... Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thank you Supraja:)

Tim Smith November 18, 2016 at 10:51 AM That would be a great place for Christmas. I have relatives in Clearwater and we always talk about spending it there. I'll be here to share some Christmas laughs with you D T. Have a great turkey day if I don't see you. Heading to Iowa in a bit to get the oldest. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thanks Tim be careful. I've been volunteering at the local homeless shelter:)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2016 at 7:18 AM - Sounds like a peaceful and lovely Christmas, Daniel ... without stress and big expectations - Lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner November 18, 2016 at 8:57 AM Nothing like Christmas with one's best friend:) Thank you so much for dropping by Anne Lise. How are your puppies doing?

Charlie Smith November 18, 2016 at 6:52 AM Think of it this way Daniel, you could do a lot worse. At least you don't have to sit all day listening to crazy aunt Harriet talk about her hip replacement... Daniel Turner November 18, 2016 at 8:56 AM I'm not complaining Charlie. Ol Buddy is good people, he probably has better manners than most kids. He always says please and thank you and doesn't really care for sweets. That means, I get to eat all of the pies and candy:)

Paloma P November 18, 2016 at 6:22 AM Yes, define good Santa and explain if you will why peace on earth isn't gift wrapped. A lovely setting, although I'm not quite sure I'm ready for snow, I'd prefer by the sea round a pig roast. :) Daniel Turner November 18, 2016 at 8:52 AM You're welcome to join Buddy and me:) You could have some spam shaped like a roast pig. We seldom get snow here. Shoot I might even let you sit out on the porch swing with us or better yet we could go to Walmart and race the handicap shopping baskets:)