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Reflections

The promise and the pain of yesteryear Come rushing back as I retrace my steps Though time has passed, I see them, oh, so clear And take a mental pause , where tears were wept At crossroads I see faces join and part Recalling circumstances good and bad Then feel the heaviness upon my heart To lose my only brother and my dad And then I come back to reality A mother who no longer knows her son The sands of time, sandblasting memories She sees their faces in her setting sun The thought is bittersweet, ironically But smile because I know they'll wait for me. by Daniel Turner

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Alfred Berggren

Date: 7/15/2017 9:20:00 AM

A sad sonnet of memories that hurt. Loved ones gone and decisions that perhaps you would have made differently given the chance again.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/15/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thank you, Alfred. Not sure I would change the past, even if I could. It is all a part of what makes me, me:)

Roy Pett

Date: 5/11/2017 8:53:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful sonnet though very sad Daniel, just like to add how pleased I am that you're back. Roy. :)

Lynn Marie

Date: 5/11/2017 1:43:00 AM

Your sonnet is as beautiful and heartfelt as ever Daniel. The emotions are pure poetry, with every word, the imagery you paint is poignant and understood on a deeply soulful level. One that lingers and stays in the forefront of memory, after several reads.The 'hope' sprinkled throughout is lovely, a truly loving piece penned by an amazing loving poet:) lynnxxx I am thrilled for you that you are back and writing! I hope you are taking good care of you, you were missed a bunch :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 5/10/2017 7:04:00 PM

Hey Danny so glad to see you posting again, this is a mournful but hopeful journey you took us on. Always top notch writing, hope you are coping, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Laken Smith

Date: 5/10/2017 9:44:00 AM

This was so emotional. I really like that you put your feelings into every piece you create. I am sorry you have felt pain. Blessed be to you Daniel

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/7/2017 3:54:00 AM

It is comforting to know that you will meet up with loved ones again. I am really looking forward to it when it is my time to go. There is such sadness in your poem Daniel. This happened to my two female cousins. Their mother no longer knew who they were. It is a heartbreaking disease. My best friend, no longer remembers me and thinks I am Janet, a mutual friend. I want her back. So sorry for you Daniel. Hugs, Connie : )7

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/6/2017 11:14:00 AM

There's not much worse than having to watch someone diminish slowly. I am the remaining one in my family, and hold onto that comfort that "We'll meet again."

Eve Roper

Date: 5/4/2017 10:55:00 AM

So heartfelt, Daniel, to loss your family in such a way, but one day will be whole again... love the write and hope you are doing well ~*

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 4/30/2017 6:06:00 AM

I lost my Dad and only brother ---all too young, I'm sorry about you Mom --- but like you have mention Dan, they're waiting

Sheila Sacks

Date: 4/26/2017 1:48:00 AM

A heartfelt sonnet, Daniel. Beautiful words gifted from an aching heart. My heart goes out to you in your loss. Take care, Daniel.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 4/26/2017 1:18:00 AM

This is a deep write Daniel... But I am happy to see you back... Hope you are fine... Take care...

Carole Duet

Date: 4/25/2017 10:06:00 PM

Dear Danny...so glad to see you back! Sad but hopeful poem. I'm in almost the same place as you and I understand. But, as you eluded to, this life is just a stepping stone to that beautiful reunion. Wonderful poem. Keep the faith, dear friend.

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/24/2017 12:00:00 AM

Hello, old friend...my heart is yours...I feel your pain...a beautiful sonnet...god bless...^WW^

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/23/2017 4:31:00 PM

Hi Danny, I've missed you! And I'm sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers. Good to see you back my friend :)

Jean Murray

Date: 4/22/2017 5:57:00 PM

Good to see the ink flow from your pen again Daniel.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/22/2017 11:03:00 AM

Oh dear...I know these feelings. I have recently lost an uncle..will be attending his funeral this coming week. Daniel, may God uphold you as you deal with this pain. I know it well. Sending hugs

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/22/2017 9:43:00 AM

Hi DT, so glad to see you back and writing beautifully:) This is an excellent sonnet and from the heart:) my prayers are with you and your mom:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/22/2017 9:06:00 AM

Hi Daniel. I missed reading your poetry. This is very well done. Great ending. Welcome back :)

Tim Smith

Date: 4/22/2017 8:06:00 AM

It is sad when they don't recognize you anymore...When you look in their eyes it is as the feelings have already passed....Missed you my friend...My prayers are with you.

Darren White

Date: 4/22/2017 5:19:00 AM

I am so very glad to see you back, even though I know the sadness in your words. But the sonnet you have written is so incredibly beautiful, warm and gentle. The iambic pentameter gives that soft natural rhythm to the sonnet.

Miraj Raha

Date: 4/22/2017 12:52:00 AM

Daniel, Reflections can be happy and sad, but the important thing is that you've come to terms with reality and patiently wait for your time to come.Great poem.

White Wolf

Date: 4/22/2017 12:51:00 AM

An excellent sonnet, Daniel! It's always good to end with a smile!