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Teacher's Pet

As I look back, it all seems funny now
Recalling all those awkward teen age years
I pushed the limits farther than allowed
Supposedly when young, we had no fears

Infatuation caught me with the blues
My heart was swollen by love's gentle sting
It was a crush that only left a bruise
Left by the diamond in her wedding ring

The first day I laid eyes on her, I fell
The lightning bolt she was, that shook my world
And to this day I swear I'd know her smell
Could she have read my mind, she'd likely hurled

I hated school but never missed her class
She said she loved me 'cause I made her laugh


  original poem by Daniel Turner

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 12/2/2016 10:55:00 PM Excellent poem, Daniel. Very beautifully expressed sonnet. I feel the vibe on this one. I was a teacher's pet in the fifth grade. She was the meanest teacher, but she liked me, don't know why exactly, I was just a shy kid. She sent me out to the corner deli to get her lunch and she always bought me a sandwich w/chips and pop. Other kids hated her, of course I didn't. Love this poem though. Many blessings to you. Login to Reply

Elissa Quigley Date: 9/16/2016 10:41:00 AM Funny, sad, and inspiring, truly an amazing combo. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/16/2016 1:10:00 PM Thank you, Elissa. I'm glad you like it. I appreciate you dropping by to read and leave such kind comments. It's always fun to share a smile:)

Richard Breese Date: 9/7/2016 8:44:00 PM Very nice Daniel. Amusing too. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/8/2016 11:14:00 AM Thank you, Richard. I'm so glad it made you smile. I appreciate your friendly visit and words of support.

Joanna Daniel Date: 9/6/2016 4:38:00 AM Well, a lovely tribute to your teacher, Daniel:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/6/2016 7:35:00 AM Thanks Jo. Teachers are a special breed and rarely get the credit they deserve. I appreciate your kindness

Mike Hauser Date: 9/4/2016 7:10:00 PM Another great write! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/4/2016 9:53:00 PM Thanks, Mike. I appreciate it.

Paul Callus Date: 9/4/2016 4:26:00 PM I enjoyed this 'teenage' poem, Daniel. Throughout my scholastic years I only had 2 female teachers and both were very prim and strict...no crushes there! Regards // paul Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/4/2016 5:03:00 PM That is a first for me, Paul. I guess you missed out. Were it not for my crush, I would not have been a history buff. I tried so hard to impress my teacher, I actually learned to like history. Thanks for dropping by. It's always a pleasure.

Tim Smith Date: 9/4/2016 7:57:00 AM Fabulous DT...is your bday? Happy Birthday young man. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/4/2016 8:01:00 AM No Tim. My birthday was last month! Lol. Thanks for the thought but let's not rush it. HOW BOUT THEM HOGS!!!

Winged Warrior Date: 9/4/2016 12:14:00 AM Ah you poemdog you lol...I had a crush on my grade school English teacher...Mrs Lynch...she is the one that got me started with this poetry jazz lol...great write Daniel...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/4/2016 8:22:00 AM Thanks, WW. Every guy remembers that first teacher crush. Lol I appreciate the smiles. My b'day was last month, you wished me happy b'day then. You can quit reminding me now if you like. Lol Winged Warrior Date: 9/4/2016 12:17:00 AM Oh...and Happy Birthday!!! Daniel...^WW^

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/3/2016 8:49:00 PM Happy Birthday I enjoyed your poetry Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 9:30:00 PM Thank you Darlene. I appreciate your support and thank you for the birthday wish:):)

Old Man Emu Date: 9/3/2016 3:42:00 PM Good write Joseph, nicely worded. And the subject matter that could make you feel many different emotions. Thanks for the visit to my poem also. Regards, Craig Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 9/3/2016 8:56:00 AM Years ago a crush on your teacher was cute, today it's a roll in the hay...A relatable sentiment Daniel...Nicely written... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 9:05:00 AM Yes Joseph, I made that remark earlier. These days a crush usually means somebody's going to jail or lose their job at the very least. Thanks for dropping by Joseph. In our generation we had a few values and morals:) They were waning but we still had our limits!

Supraja Kannan Date: 9/3/2016 7:56:00 AM Sweet old memories...beautifully written... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 8:21:00 AM Thank you Supraja. You are so kind. I appreciate you dropping by to share a smile.

Probir Gupta Date: 9/3/2016 5:45:00 AM It's great ... Perhaps it holds good for almost all of us ... Enjoyed very much ... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 7:11:00 AM Yes Probir, I'd bet my my broken down pick up truck! It's just part of growing up. Thank you for dropping by to read and comment. It's always a pleasure to share a smile.

Fiona Callaghan Date: 9/3/2016 2:25:00 AM A great write Daniel. I love the line - It was a crush that only left a bruise.. Looking back on my own awkward teenage years now I smile fondly at that girl and at other times outright cringe! Fiona Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 7:05:00 AM It's just a coming of age ritual, almost. We all did it. Those awkward years are what made us who we are today. Thanks for stopping in Fiona. It's always nice to share a smile.

Eve Roper Date: 9/2/2016 11:01:00 PM Great poem, Daniel, those young moment I do remember stuck on a few crushes Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/3/2016 6:59:00 AM Thank you Mrs Eve. I'm smiling, just thinking how many people have had crushes in their teen age years? Everybody! How many will admit it? That's the fun part! Thanks for dropping in to share a smile. Till next time:):)

John Hamilton Date: 9/2/2016 8:02:00 PM Girls are trained to look for the ring, guys well we usually don't look at their fingers first, right? Sounds like fond memories, think every boy had one or two. Not me I moved around too much. Great write as always you never disappoint. Have a great night. P.S Just posted a song about finding love was thinking of you. Cheers Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 10:58:00 PM Thank you John. At 16 a ring was the last thing I was looking for. Lol I appreciate your dropping by. Your kindness is overflowing:)

Carole Duet Date: 9/2/2016 6:36:00 PM It's beautiful, DT. Love it. So sweet. So dear. You make me laugh too. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 7:19:00 PM Thank you Carole. making you laugh, that's a good thing, right? Thanks for dropping by to leave a smile:)

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/2/2016 6:19:00 PM Aw, but you were a naughty brat - if true. A naughty brat with an excellent memory! I have heard many men confess a High School crush on a female teacher, but never so poetically. I enjoyed your Sonnet, Daniel ... CayCay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 7:16:00 PM You've changed your photo! Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 6:49:00 PM Sophomore US History, Mrs Gilbert. She was all of that and a bag of chips!Lol Thanks for stopping by CayCay. You always make my day a little brighter.

Tom Quigley Date: 9/2/2016 5:17:00 PM Aww...poor young fella! A well shared misery. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 5:23:00 PM Mine was history Tom, what was yours?:) Thanks for dropping by. I'll bet we could tell some big ones!

Jan Allison Date: 9/2/2016 4:48:00 PM oh this is so cute and charming a sonnet Daniel:-) I think there are quite a few people who can relate to a crush on a teacher:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 9/2/2016 5:22:00 PM Thanks Jan. Those were the good old days:) These days they'll take you home. I appreciate you dropping by to share a smile.