Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Summer Love Sonnet

What's not to love about a summer day?
Kissed by the sun, the warmth of its embrace
To feel the cleanse from sweat at work and play
While honeysuckle breezes cool my face

With hillsides blanketed in purple vetch
Magenta morning glories and light blues
Imagine all the butterflies they fetch
A scene to romance any poet's muse

But when it gets too hot, I seek the shade
Barefoot in clover 'neath tall sycamores
Or take a watermelon down to wade
A spring fed creek, to cool, while I explore

That evening, in the swing, I watch  fireflies
Then pray I wake to see one more sunrise 


   May 9 - 2018
   Daniel Turner

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Reginald Telemacque July 7, 2018 at 12:17 PM good read , summer vibes

Gershon Wolf June 12, 2018 at 12:28 PM True poetry! Congrats on your well-deserved win -- and on painting the magic canvas of 'endless summer's' evanescence. Best wishes, Gershon

John Hamilton June 6, 2018 at 9:41 AM Second read is even better than the first, nice to see this getting the recognition it deserves.

Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 7:57 PM A FAVE - what an awesomely fabulous poem, Daniel. Congrats!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 27, 2018 at 7:35 PM Hello Daniel, you paint a beautiful picture with words. I can see myself being in this place and being peaceful. Have a nice evening my friend.

CayCay Godwin May 27, 2018 at 10:57 AM Beautiful, most beautiful. I want that watermelon as much as I want to imagine that you truly have spent time outside in your beautiful Arkansas as depicted in your sonnet. Would love to walk that creek barefooted just to because it is there and would be freeing. Enjoyed this ... CayCay Daniel Turner May 27, 2018 at 7:38 PM I guess I forgot to mention the copperheads. They too love a clear cold creek:)

Gregory Richard Barden May 27, 2018 at 12:14 AM Oh, such wonderfully exquisite expression, imagery, phrasing, rhythm ... it pulled me right in, and surrounded me with beauty and intense impression and appreciation - this holds all that great poetry demands. Just adore this, my friend, and must fav! Blessings, Brother! :-)

Debra Mundine May 26, 2018 at 7:54 PM That was a good reading. The words flow well.D.Kay

Jan Allison May 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM dropping back with my congrats DT:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 5:51 AM Back to congratulate you on your win. Such a real summer your words convey. I always enjoy your poems.

Susan Ashley May 18, 2018 at 9:27 PM Oh Daniel, your romanced muse responded beautifully with inspired and graceful poetic lines. Your vibrant imagery brings back sweet summer memories and has me hankering for more - your poetry and summer :)) Congratulations on your wonderful win with your masterful sonnet. Warmest wishes ~Susan

John Hamilton May 18, 2018 at 1:28 PM Congrats Danny on a beautiful summer sonnet!

Joseph May May 18, 2018 at 7:32 AM Congrats on your win Daniel..

Heidi Sands May 18, 2018 at 7:09 AM Congratulations for your win DT :)

Elaine George May 17, 2018 at 7:41 PM Beautiful love sonnet, Daniel. I knew this would be on the winner's list.. Many congrats on your win. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich May 17, 2018 at 4:48 PM MY GOODNESS!! (what you told me) Unbelievable, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2018 at 3:07 PM Danny, it can't be "almost always" like you said below. Surely it's at least only half and half?? You write too well to be getting almost always N/A's!! Gregory Richard Barden May 28, 2018 at 1:51 AM NOT an indication of great writing, Danny, as you are one of the better poets on this site ... N/A's in your case would stand for "Never Average". Do not get discouraged, my friend! Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:36 PM No, believe it or not, I usually get NA's. My out of the box poetry doesn't fair well with sponsors. Thank you for dropping by, Andrea. It is always my pleasure:)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 16, 2018 at 1:42 PM - Excellent described a summer of the best, Daniel - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:34 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. I would love to take you wading and then share a cold watermelon. It would be so much fun. You would never forget it!

Craig Cornish May 16, 2018 at 1:32 PM You've become a masterful sonneteer Daniel with the form and this soothing message. Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:32 PM Coming from someone I admire, it is a treasured compliment. Thank you, Craig:)

Laura Leiser May 16, 2018 at 1:21 PM You captured the essence of summer so wonderfully well in your fine sonnet, Daniel! Very well penned...good luck in the contest :) Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thank you Laura. I appreciate your kindness and your support. So nice to see you again:)

Winged Warrior May 15, 2018 at 10:33 PM Beautifully done my old friend...you have the magic touch for summer sonnets...love and light...^WW^ Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:29 PM Thank you Wingman. I do love the summertime when I can play in the water:) Take care my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM You have this form honed to perfection Danny! I love the beautiful summer journey your poem transported me to. Summer dreaming! : ) xxoo Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:28 PM Thank you my dear. I am glad you liked it:) Hoping you are well. Are you on the island with the volcano?

Elaine George May 15, 2018 at 10:35 AM Absolutely beautiful, Daniel. Sonnet at its best. Lainey Daniel Turner May 16, 2018 at 4:27 PM Thank you. Elaine. I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits.

Susan Gentry May 15, 2018 at 2:34 AM Awesome... I want to be there. :) Daniel Turner May 15, 2018 at 9:42 AM Come on! I always appreciate your friendly visits, Susan:)

Mike Hauser May 13, 2018 at 7:24 PM You my friend paint such beautiful pictures with your words... Everytime! Daniel Turner May 14, 2018 at 6:10 PM Thank you, Mike. just lucky, I guess:)

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