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Next Time

When all the lines you crossed but didn't see
Grow darker by the day upon your face
Your rosy blush of youth has been erased
And cheeks are drawn where dimples used to be

Your train of thought fueled by a memory
Runs tracks of time that don't lead anyplace
The stops along the way will be retraced
Then one day it will stop in front of me

I'd like to think the pause will bring a smile
Your heather colored eyes would brightly bloom
Your heart would beat the rhythm of a rhyme
You'd disembark and stay a little while

And when you blink I'll be back in the moon
The smile so warm it lasts until next time



         by Daniel Turner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Wade Avatar
August 18, 2017 at 8:06 PM
I Loved the sonnet. Well done, as a poem should be. I find your poems inspiring. Blessings, Vivien (Scarlett)
Duet Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 3:15 AM
This is so lovely Daniel. It shows what a wonderfully kind spirit you have. Carole
James Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 5:00 AM
I absolutely love this sonnet..well done! I must try this Italian version as well...Super 7
Turner Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, James:) Have fun:):)
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December 8, 2016 at 2:03 PM
I love this poem it is well written.I got through with the poem I had trouble to write.I have a question. What is a character? I needed the word Mr and I put the period after the word Mr and my poem did not go through.I wrote it six times before I got it right. Why?
Turner Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, Darlene:)
Hamilton Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 9:13 AM
Lovely sonnet Daniel, not familiar with the form, but I can see the difference in the rhyme, really well done!
Hamilton Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Been sick for a while but getting my strength back, thanks for your concern.
Turner Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 6:32 PM
Thank you, John. Really nice to see you. Everything going OK?
Teagan Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 8:42 AM
I love this Daniel , it so sweet, so romantic, and so beautifully written the form of Italian Sonnet. Saving this one to my favorites.
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Thank you, Becca. I'm so glad you liked it:)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 28, 2016 at 4:40 AM
Oh Danny, that third stanza would make any woman melt! It is hard not to fave every poem of yours I read...I can't help but fave this one! It is divine! 7 ; )
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Thank you Mrs Connie. You're so kind:)
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November 26, 2016 at 1:53 PM
Another masterfully written piece my friend!
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:54 PM
Thank you, Mike:)
Onclaud Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 3:26 PM
ohh, visually enticing as this piece reaches out through my screen , daniel... finer than fine.. huggs
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Nette:)
Smith Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 2:40 PM
I hope she visits often. I like to see you smile...go Hogs
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:53 PM
Me too! Thanks Tim:) My hogs got slaughtered. Lol
Roberts Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:59 AM
This is beautiful Daniel :)
Turner Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Thank you Mrs Kay:)
Kannan Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Great sonnet...Very well written... I enjoyed it...
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Thank you Supraja. So glad you enjoyed it. Hoping you have a wonderful weekend:)
Daniel Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 7:10 AM
A sonnet with deep meaning, Daniel:) you're so good at them:)
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits:)
Gupta Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 6:15 AM
A lovely sonnet ... a joy to read ....
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Thank you Probir. I appreciate your support. Hoping you are well:)
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November 25, 2016 at 3:32 AM
- A wonderful sonnet, Daniel - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Anne Lise. I hope you have a lovely weekend also. I appreciate you stopping by to share a smile:)
Godwin Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 2:36 AM
I swear I flashed to Steve Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and sometimes Young. His piano with a collaberative CSN arrangement, ah - lovely. Are you swaying with me? A delightful find that I may finally fav. I'm not kidding about CSN - I really went there the first time and 2nd, but just this 3rd time, identified where I 'went.' Okay. Soo good ... CayCay
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:29 AM
"Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind. Had to get away to see what we could find" "All on board the train" You mean like that? Thank you CayCay, such distinguished company:)
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November 24, 2016 at 9:16 PM
Magical and romantic notes, love - "Your heart would beat the rhythm of a rhyme".
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Thank you Paloma. Glad you liked it. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving:)
Sands Avatar
November 24, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Mysterious Daniel. Makes one think. Very nice.
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Thank you Heidi. It's always a pleasure when you visit:)
Bauer Avatar
November 24, 2016 at 8:04 PM
lovely poem, daniel! i'm crazy about the line beginning with "your heart..."
Turner Avatar
November 25, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Thank you Mrs Ilene. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)
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