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No Gold Nor Silver

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No gold nor silver, weights my needy purse Spun silk and finery I have no need Such poverty of wealth be not God's curse For bless'd the man who covets not for greed My wealth is in the lilies of the field The colors of the sunsets thrill my soul Fruit trees and animals provide their yield And stewardship to nature is my toll But verdant forests do not warm a bed The moon and stars, though friends, are silent stones And lonely is the footpath which I tread For one true heart, I'd share my pauper's throne A golden heart and pauper's paradise For love and happiness, a humble price Daniel Turner

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Robert Lindley

Date: 8/11/2017 2:52:00 PM

Daniel my friend, congrats on a fine win. Clear truth and great beauty in your fine poem. A pleasure to read....

John Hamilton

Date: 8/11/2017 10:53:00 AM

Even better this time around, loved everything about this sonnet, congrats Danny on a fine placement, really worthy write!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/11/2017 5:54:00 AM

Beautiful as always, your sonnet. I enjoyed it! Congrats Sunita :)

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/11/2017 4:02:00 AM

An exquisite write, Daniel, I love everything about this one ... my favorite musician (a guy named Gino Vannelli) has an album named Pauper In Paradise and it is wonderful as well - he is an extraordinary lyricist - you should check out his work! Congrats on FIFTH PLACE!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/11/2017 12:39:00 PM

I know his music well. "I Just Wanna Stop" is one of my favorites. Thank you very much for the placement Greg:)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/18/2016 2:43:00 PM

Great sonnet and great lessons, I have to disagree... you do have gold, your words are golden in this piece! A beautiful write rich in meaning!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/19/2016 8:23:00 AM

Thank you, John. I appreciate those very kind words.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/24/2016 2:49:00 PM

Daniel, congratulations on your win! You reached my heart with this one don't stop writing beautiful poetry like this... :) Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 7:19:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Eve for letting me participate and for honoring my poem. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/24/2016 2:42:00 PM

DT, wow...as Maurice said "stunning"...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 7:18:00 PM

Thank you Laura. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/24/2016 2:30:00 PM

Just absolutely stunning. I am speechless other than to say a fav.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 7:17:00 PM

Thank you, Maurice. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/24/2016 11:13:00 AM

Show off!!! Congratulations DT...

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 7:16:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie. You're very thoughtful. I appreciate your support and your kindness.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/24/2016 9:31:00 AM

What a magnificent Sonnet, Daniel! True words of a humble pauper enthralled with the beauty of life and nature. Yet, your third verse volta says the rest..."For one true heart, I'd share my pauper's throne." Congratulations on your wonderful First Place win! Fav and 7, Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 7:15:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Sandra. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/24/2016 8:10:00 AM

What a sonnet!!! I love this beauty:) a 7+++:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/24/2016 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. You are so kind. I appreciate the high marks:)

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/23/2016 2:28:00 PM

A lovely sonnet. I share many of its lines, too. Many thanks for reading my limerick about the guru. Best to you. / M

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/23/2016 3:29:00 PM

Thank you, Mr Maurice. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. You are very kind.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/22/2016 8:25:00 AM

you delight me with this meaningful, resplendent piece, daniel... life is made of simple joys.. huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/22/2016 8:36:00 AM

Thank you, Nette. You are so kind. I appreciate your time and your comments of support:)

Tim Smith

Date: 9/21/2016 2:07:00 PM

Wow a real stunner DT...im with Lin on stanza 3

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 3:08:00 PM

Thanks Tim. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Lin Lane

Date: 9/21/2016 11:44:00 AM

Third stanza is fantastic! You've become quite the sonneteer, Danny.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 12:11:00 PM

I had an excellent teacher! Today my heart is dancing. Thank you, Lin. I am grateful for your visit and kind words.

Constance La France

Date: 9/21/2016 11:08:00 AM

Daniel, oh what a beautiful write, I was lost in your words~

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 12:10:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. You are so kind. I appreciate your support:)

Mike Hauser

Date: 9/21/2016 8:05:00 AM

Always so poetic my friend!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 8:24:00 AM

Thanks Mike. Glad you dropped in. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/21/2016 6:29:00 AM

The thought-process that generates such a sublime poem I am envious of ... Worth reading over and over again ...

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 8:23:00 AM

Thank you, Probir. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Miraj Raha

Date: 9/21/2016 4:59:00 AM

This so well reflects the wonderful person you are Daniel, why can't a man understand that one day he will leave the world naked. Exceptional sonnet with a lesson in a tow.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 8:21:00 AM

Thank you, Miraj. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Keith Logan

Date: 9/21/2016 4:26:00 AM

A really fine sonnet. Good turn from second stanza to third and a strong couplet to complete the piece. The premise is laudable indeed. Thank you.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Keith. I'm glad you liked the sonnet. I appreciate your kindness.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2016 2:15:00 AM

A wonderful sonnet and you truly are rich Daniel! I wish everyone could read this and maybe realise what really enriches our lives and its not materiel things:-) hugs Jan xx7

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/21/2016 8:18:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. I live a stress free life. I appreciate your kindness:)