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That's Not Me

Your image of me's not one I can see.
The me I know and see has many flaws
I do my best with life's complexities
My imperfections show in my faux pas

To judge someone by standards I live by
How arrogant to think my way is right
I often look the other way and sigh.
Once I am judged by God, I'll be contrite


A knight in shiny armor I am not
More like a jester, some might say a fool
A fool who's learned that wisdom can't be taught
To those who think that they make all the rules
If only I could be the one you see
Unfortunately that would not be me.

                       Daniel Turner

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/8/2024 12:43:00 PM

Hello my dearest friend. Love is blind, they say. It's nice that someone sees us in a kinder light than we see ourselves. hugs :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/28/2024 10:32:00 AM

So much wisdom and truth in your words here, Daniel. Very, very well written :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/25/2024 7:45:00 AM

Great sonnet on introspection, DT:)

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/8/2024 1:32:00 PM

Hmm I see where you are coming from Daniel And its a message, that will age well.. For who knows more, than the Lord pray tell.!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/8/2024 10:41:00 AM

What a honest introspective write. We are often our own harshest critics. Stay strong

Tom Woody

Date: 7/1/2024 3:06:00 PM

Humble sonnet Daniel. As for me, I claim no special knowledge of my own. Everything I know is from the Creator. He gets the credit

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/29/2024 6:14:00 PM

I've seen the better parts of you in my stay here on soup, daniel...enjoyed this stirring sonnet...blessings

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/28/2024 9:38:00 PM

Good sonnet, Danny. Janice

Ts Poetry

Date: 6/28/2024 6:46:00 PM

What we see in a mirror is just an outer shell. Your true self lives in your wonderful heart and soul.

Paul Willason

Date: 6/28/2024 5:45:00 AM

You haven't lost your touch Daniel....engaging and thoughtful, some great lines. As DD said, it's good to see you sharing your words again...and I might add, that wise and caring mind of yours surfacing in your poetry. Take care my friend....

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2024 5:54:00 AM

Hi Paul. Really great to see you again my friend. Yeah, I stay fairly busy these days. Thanks for your time, for reading and for commenting. I really appreciate the support and positive feedback. I hope life is treating you kindly:)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 6/28/2024 5:06:00 AM

Hey Daniel, wow, that poem hits deep! It's like you crawled right into my brain! This idea of everyone having a flawed reality is something I think about a lot. I got to love the jester vs. knight part. I raise my hand, for that's me to a T! I suppose the meaning of life is to someday be the people we dream of being, but for now, this is pretty darn real. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2024 5:44:00 AM

Hello Daniel. We all want people to think good of us but because we are rarely the image we project around others. images change when they "see" the real us. Always great to hear your thoughts. I enjoy your friendly visits. Be well!

Arlo Parker

Date: 6/27/2024 10:20:00 PM

From womb to tomb we have this path to tread. So many fool themselves they are good. At best we're all trying and glimpsing what Good really looks like. Poignant piece, DT.

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/28/2024 5:19:00 AM

Thanks AP. Always good to see old friends. I hope life is treating you well:)