Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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No Gold Nor Silver

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 August 11, 2017 at 2:52 PM Daniel my friend, congrats on a fine win. Clear truth and great beauty in your fine poem. A pleasure to read....

John Hamilton August 11, 2017 at 10:53 AM Even better this time around, loved everything about this sonnet, congrats Danny on a fine placement, really worthy write!

Sunita U.D Palawon August 11, 2017 at 5:54 AM Beautiful as always, your sonnet. I enjoyed it! Congrats Sunita :)

Gregory Richard Barden August 11, 2017 at 4:02 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 August 11, 2017 at 12:39 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 October 18, 2016 at 2:43 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 October 19, 2016 at 8:23 AM Thank you, John. I appreciate those very kind words.

Eve Roper September 24, 2016 at 2:49 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 September 24, 2016 at 7:19 PM Thank you Mrs Eve for letting me participate and for honoring my poem. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Beautiful Scars September 24, 2016 at 2:42 PM DT, wow...as Maurice said "stunning"...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Daniel Turner September 24, 2016 at 7:18 PM Thank you Laura. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Maurice Yvonne September 24, 2016 at 2:30 PM Just absolutely stunning. I am speechless other than to say a fav. Daniel Turner September 24, 2016 at 7:17 PM Thank you, Maurice. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Charlie Smith September 24, 2016 at 11:13 AM Show off!!! Congratulations DT... Daniel Turner September 24, 2016 at 7:16 PM Thank you, Charlie. You're very thoughtful. I appreciate your support and your kindness.

Sandra Haight September 24, 2016 at 9:31 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 September 24, 2016 at 7:15 PM Thank you Mrs Sandra. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Joanna Daniel September 24, 2016 at 8:10 AM What a sonnet!!! I love this beauty:) a 7+++:) Daniel Turner September 24, 2016 at 8:42 AM Thank you, Jo. You are so kind. I appreciate the high marks:)

Maurice Rigoler September 23, 2016 at 2:28 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 September 23, 2016 at 3:29 PM Thank you, Mr Maurice. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. You are very kind.

Nette Onclaud September 22, 2016 at 8:25 AM you delight me with this meaningful, resplendent piece, daniel... life is made of simple joys.. huggs Daniel Turner September 22, 2016 at 8:36 AM Thank you, Nette. You are so kind. I appreciate your time and your comments of support:)

Tim Smith September 21, 2016 at 2:07 PM Wow a real stunner DT...im with Lin on stanza 3 Daniel Turner September 21, 2016 at 3:08 PM Thanks Tim. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Lin Lane September 21, 2016 at 11:44 AM Third stanza is fantastic! You've become quite the sonneteer, Danny. Daniel Turner September 21, 2016 at 12:11 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 September 21, 2016 at 11:08 AM Daniel, oh what a beautiful write, I was lost in your words~ Daniel Turner September 21, 2016 at 12:10 PM Thank you, Constance. You are so kind. I appreciate your support:)

Mike Hauser September 21, 2016 at 8:05 AM Always so poetic my friend! Daniel Turner September 21, 2016 at 8:24 AM Thanks Mike. Glad you dropped in. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Probir Gupta September 21, 2016 at 6:29 AM The thought-process that generates such a sublime poem I am envious of ... Worth reading over and over again ... Daniel Turner September 21, 2016 at 8:23 AM Thank you, Probir. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Miraj Raha September 21, 2016 at 4:59 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 September 21, 2016 at 8:21 AM Thank you, Miraj. I appreciate your kind comments:)

Keith Logan September 21, 2016 at 4:26 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 September 21, 2016 at 8:20 AM Thank you Keith. I'm glad you liked the sonnet. I appreciate your kindness.

Jan Allison September 21, 2016 at 2:15 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 September 21, 2016 at 8:18 AM Thank you, Jan. I live a stress free life. I appreciate your kindness:)