Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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One Starry Night

Seduced in youth, by Venus' shining star
Soon, Mars and Jupiter, became my friends
I've seen the tiny Pluto from afar
And to the moon each night my thoughts ascend

I've been to every planet heaven holds
On many nights, I've strolled the Milky Way
Admired the greenest greens and goldest golds
It is the perfect end to every day

And yet, in silent stillness it remains
The peace it offers, in my trying times
It comforts me in soothing hushed refrains
It listens as I  bare my soul in rhymes

When I was just a child, it winked and teased
One starry night, as I prayed on my knees.




    by Daniel Turner

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Jan Allison May 22, 2017 at 1:37 PM an incredibly beautiful sonnet DT:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel May 22, 2017 at 9:39 AM This poem is amazing, DT! Congratulations on your win:) a 7+++ from me:) hope your mom is doing well!!

Barry Stebbings May 20, 2017 at 10:11 AM Lovely Sonnet, Daniel, congratulations on your win. I can remember skies like the one you describe but now light pollution has obscured all but the brightest objects.

Sandra Haight May 19, 2017 at 3:11 PM A lovely Sonnet and tribute to our starry night, Daniel. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra

Carole Duet May 19, 2017 at 12:18 PM Lovely poem and I love that precious picture too. Congrats on your placement in the contest, Danny.

Charlie Smith May 19, 2017 at 12:08 PM Great write DT, congratulations...

Eve Roper May 19, 2017 at 11:52 AM Daniel, love the poem :) congratulations on your win ! ~*

Kim Rodrigues May 19, 2017 at 4:24 AM A lovely childhood dream! Congrats, Daniel!

Lisa Ricci May 16, 2017 at 2:12 PM Hello Daniel. I am a believer in wishes and dreams and the night sky with all her stars. This entry is beautiful and the fact that you incorporated the child within the entry makes it more special and meaningful. All is right within the entry and words. Well done completely and entirely. Best of luck with the contest. Enjoy the night.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 12, 2017 at 2:30 AM - This poem touches my heart ... beautifully, Daniel :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet May 11, 2017 at 6:58 PM You have a quick wit and an enviable imagination. Your words where enchanting and you managed to write a wonderful, gentle poem filled with childhood wonder and innocence. Emile. #7 Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 8:03 PM Thank you, Emile. You are very kind:)

Nette Onclaud May 11, 2017 at 3:02 PM enchanting work of art..i'm star-struck, daniel..huggs Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 8:03 PM Thank you, nette.:)

Eve Roper May 11, 2017 at 11:19 AM Placing all the words in perfect place , Daniel, love the poem and? imagery. Good luck in the contest :-) Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 2:44 PM Thank you, Mrs Eve. So nice to see you again:)

Heidi Sands May 11, 2017 at 10:22 AM This is so well done Daniel. I enjoyed reading this :) Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:29 AM Thank you, Heidi:) So nice to see you.

Roy Pett May 11, 2017 at 9:15 AM Brilliant sonnet Daniel, a joy to read, good luck in the contest. :) Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:27 AM Thank you, Roy:)

Chris Green May 11, 2017 at 8:54 AM Daniel, this was incredibly beautiful and such an enchanting piece of writing. The universe indeed is vat but in our imagination, anything can be reached, visited and appreciated. really nice my friend. Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:27 AM Thank you, Chris. I only wish our planet was as peaceful:)

Carol B. May 11, 2017 at 7:51 AM Beautiful sonnet! Happy to see you back Daniel:) Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:26 AM Thank you, Mrs Carol:) It's great to be back, among friends.

Agnes Krampe May 11, 2017 at 7:22 AM Lovely sonnet, Daniel. Good luck in the contest. Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:23 AM Thank you, Mrs Agnes. I appreciate your kindness:)

Probir Gupta May 11, 2017 at 5:30 AM Majestic ... Wonderful ... Lovely ... Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:22 AM Thank you, Probir:)

Supraja Kannan May 11, 2017 at 3:48 AM Wow... How beautiful! Such a great imagery... A big 7... Reads like a winner... Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:21 AM Thank you, Supraja. You are so sweet:)

Laken Smith May 10, 2017 at 11:52 PM Beautiful Daniel! Daniel Turner May 11, 2017 at 10:20 AM Thank you, Laken:)