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Another brisk morning on my porch drinking coffee. I tried to describe it so I might appeal to your senses. Perhaps, you could stand on the porch beside me. I hope you enjoy the view:)

My porch is covered with a frosty sheen Across the valley chimes ring Christmas tunes West Mountain's dressed in winter evergreen Fried bacon is the morning's sweet perfume The lazy misty clouds are still asleep A downy blanket laid on mountaintops I watch the smoke from chimneys slowly creep It hits the heavy air and then it stops Yet silent stillness warms my aging bones Inside my bubble, I see peace on earth My loneliness subsides, though I'm alone Cause soon we'll celebrate our Savior's birth A glimpse of heaven for a country boy The scene before me is my Christmas joy. by Daniel Turner

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Date: 12/9/2016 11:11:00 PM
Such a lovely poem, Danny. I love it. And, I know how you feel. Carole
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Date: 12/8/2016 11:08:00 AM
Awh, it's contagious, you've got me in the spirit ol' boy! No easy feat these days, now where's that porch swing? :)
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Date: 12/8/2016 8:53:00 AM
How lovely ... Christmas spirit in the air ... beauty looking from the snow ... morning in olfactory pleasure ... on earth a heavenly glow ... what else do we need ...you write exquisite ...
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Date: 12/8/2016 1:23:00 AM
Wonderful poem evoking the imagery of festivity, Daniel.
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Date: 12/7/2016 9:51:00 PM
What a beautiful sonnet Daniel, yes we will sit beside you and sip a cup of tea, not quite time for a christmas drink as yet, I do love these christmas poems and there are some beauties on here including yours, thank you for sharing and take care.....Vera
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Daniel Turner
Date: 12/7/2016 10:15:00 PM
Thank you, Mrs Vera. You are so kind. You, Peter and Bear are welcome anytime:)
Date: 12/7/2016 8:46:00 PM
Pass me some bacon and let me pull up a chair. Excellent DT.
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Date: 12/7/2016 10:14:00 PM
You are always welcome:) Thanks, Tim!
Date: 12/7/2016 8:19:00 PM
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, " ummm bacon". A lovely picture DT...
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Daniel Turner
Date: 12/7/2016 10:13:00 PM
Shhhh! Mr Dr, will hear you. Thank you, Charlie:)
Date: 12/7/2016 7:11:00 PM
What a beautiful verbal painting you have created in this lovely Sonnet, Daniel. I envisioned the scene so well and did enjoy the wonderful view! Love it! Sandra
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Date: 12/7/2016 10:12:00 PM
Thank you Mrs Sandra. I know how beautiful it is around where you live. I can't tell you how many times I've crossed that toll bridge at Newburgh.
Date: 12/7/2016 6:46:00 PM
beautifully descriptive, daniel! well done! (and i hope the bacon is, too...)
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Date: 12/7/2016 10:10:00 PM
Thank you Mrs Ilene. Crisp but not burnt:)
Date: 12/7/2016 3:23:00 PM
You painted such a vivid picture and you also grabbed me at the bacon line Daniel mmmm I can smell it from here! A beautiful sonnet Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx 7
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/7/2016 5:23:00 PM
The only time I have a fry up is when we are staying in a hotel... guess I'm going to have to book somewhere and soon lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Daniel Turner
Date: 12/7/2016 4:43:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Just you talking about it makes my mouth water:)
Date: 12/7/2016 3:14:00 PM
Well Daniel, you had me at "Fried bacon is the morning's sweet perfume". I'm definitely standing on that porch with you now. :) Honestly, your poem does create a scene of winter enchantment in the mind. It is almost dream-like how you present it. Beautifully done.
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Date: 12/7/2016 4:42:00 PM
Thank you, Chris. I'm thinking everybody can identify with the smell of fried bacon in the morning:)
Date: 12/7/2016 3:10:00 PM
I love it Daniel. Thank you! :)
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Daniel Turner
Date: 12/7/2016 4:41:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi:)

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