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Our Time Together

I loved our time together late at night
Love's sanctuary in each others arms
Unwinding and unraveling what's tight
Those years I spent succumbing to your charms

Initially, those hills we climbed were rough
Our boundaries were drawn with compromise
That look you gave me when you'd had enough
Approval of my worth in ardent sighs

But now to mem'ries I've become a slave
Each day I live, I pray to be my last
To sleep beside you even in my grave
Reclaiming love that saved me in the past

The love you gave still warms my broken heart
It's lonely picking up the scattered parts.


    an original poem by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/9/2016 7:28:00 PM I like your poem I remember the love i had. I also remember the cheating he did with the family friend he had,he cheated on me with her. That hurts!!!!!!! Even so I miss him. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 11/15/2016 6:44:00 PM You heal by loving yourself:) Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/11/2016 11:08:00 AM I am slowly getting there. I will heal. Next step is trusting. That will be hard. But when the time comes I will know. How do you heal? Daniel Turner Date: 11/10/2016 10:30:00 PM I understand your hurt, Darlene. The harshness of reality is we all make mistakes and would like to be forgiven, which means we must also forgive:) Thank you for such wonderful visits.

Winged Warrior Date: 9/14/2016 8:13:00 AM Daniel you wear your heart on your sleeve...some of us can relate...beautifully done my friend...and you have a face too lol...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/14/2016 8:28:00 AM Thank you WW. This poem has nothing to do with me other than the fact that I wrote it. I initially wrote it for Laura's sad contest but by the time it was finished her contest was over. I appreciate your support and yes I do have a mug shot! Lol

Mike Hauser Date: 9/13/2016 10:39:00 PM You never fail...another great write my friend Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/14/2016 8:25:00 AM Thanks Mike. I appreciate your kindness:)

Gary Bateman Date: 9/13/2016 5:37:00 PM Daniel, This is a passionate and powerful sonnet for sure. With really authentic emotions you draw the reader immediately into each verse. The closing couplet is fabulous. Most Excellent Work!! Thanks for your recent read of "The Old Dark House." This one's a FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 5:57:00 PM Thank you, Gary It was very thoughtful of you to drop by. I appreciate your kind comments and support. It's always a pleasure, sir.

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/13/2016 12:41:00 PM enchanted by the flow, the emotions, and how your impressions were knitted along with this rare style of impressive writing, daniel!..huggs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 5:56:00 PM Thank you, Nette. I really appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits. Nice to see you back from California.

Phillip Garcia Date: 9/13/2016 11:55:00 AM I would be remiss to not publicly share my adoration of this sonnet. It's stunning and inspiring how beautifully it's composed. I'll give ya $10 to trade out skill-sets with me for the afternoon Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 12:09:00 PM Phillip, you would be wasting your money. You forget, I read your sonnets too. I appreciate you kindness and calling you friend makes me smile. Have a great day:)

Tracey Pollack Date: 9/13/2016 11:49:00 AM I can so relate to this writing . Thank you for another great reading. :-) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 12:07:00 PM Thank you Tracey. I am certain you are not the only one! I really appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. Hope your day is going well.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/13/2016 9:17:00 AM Such a moving piece, thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 12:05:00 PM Thank you Richard. I appreciate your kindness and your support.

Sarban Bhattacharya Date: 9/13/2016 1:51:00 AM The matter and manner of the poem are very dignified. The poem features the traditional theme and form of a sonnet. Wonderful it is, Daniel. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 6:54:00 AM Thank you Sarban. I appreciate your kind words and support. I love writing sonnets! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Supraja Kannan Date: 9/12/2016 10:53:00 PM This is beautiful and sad ...Heart warming words...A great write...Thank you for sharing this... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/13/2016 6:52:00 AM Thank you Supraja for stopping by to read and comment. I really appreciate your time and support:)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/12/2016 9:08:00 PM Danny, Your poetry has the power to reach into a woman's heart, open it and leave it beating faster, and feeling warmer after swooning over your words. Can you tell I loved this? You write poems women and men enjoy reading Daniel. Keep giving us the joy. Beautiful! Blessings, Connie ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/12/2016 9:25:00 PM Thank you Mrs Connie. You are so sweet! I originally wrote this for Laura's "Sad" contest but by the time I finished it was too late. I posted it anyway. It's just as well, probably saved myself another NA:) I'm glad you liked it. That's good enough for me:)

Carole Duet Date: 9/12/2016 8:47:00 PM Gee Daniel...this is so sad I can only tell you that it has impacted me profoundly. Hang in there and remember you have friends. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/12/2016 9:22:00 PM Thank you Carole for dropping by to read and comment. I'm glad it made you feel something. That's what poetry is supposed to do. I'm glad you liked/disliked it. Always my pleasure when you drop by.

Kelli White Date: 9/12/2016 8:08:00 PM I love this Daniel. Absolutely beautiful Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/12/2016 9:19:00 PM Thank you Kelli. I am so glad to see you again. I appreciate you dropping by to read. I'm happy you like my little poem. It's always nice to share a smile with an old friend:)

Charlie Smith Date: 9/12/2016 2:21:00 PM You can sure put a tear jerker together DT. I'm glad you've got ol' Buddy to keep you company. Good one again Daniel... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/12/2016 2:31:00 PM Thank you, Charlie. Yeah, Ol' Buddy is just what the doctor ordered. Lol Glad you stopped by for a visit. Do you have a dog? Pet? Best thing that ever happened to me, well close. Always nice to visit with you Charlie. Thanks for sharing a smile.

Tim Smith Date: 9/12/2016 1:20:00 PM So sad DT. To be with the one you love is all we ever want. You expressed your emotions well. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/12/2016 1:23:00 PM Thanks Tim. I originally wrote this for Laura's contest but by the time I had finished, the contest was full and gone. It has nothing to do with me, it's simply a poem! Thanks for stopping by.