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True Love Waits

He stared out into space with disbelief Her tear stained note lay crumpled on the floor She said she never meant to cause him grief Ten years had packed and walked right out the door Between his fingers, burned the cigarette While down his cheeks flowed streams of yesterdays His hurt and anger swirled in pirouettes Like lovers in a mindless sad ballet Yet through the smoke he saw her in his arms He heard her say, "I'll love you 'til I die". His cigarette rang rationale's alarm He dried his yesterdays, vowed to survive Though cheaters never win the games they play There are no winners when love is betrayed ------------------------------------------ In loneliness he pined for "used to be" That bitter taste had sweetened over time Recalling only happy memories He heard faint echoes of old wedding chimes Forgiveness somehow soothed his aching heart He realized that he was part to blame Old arguments that tore their love apart Unwillingness to compromise, his shame And if fate should allow another chance Together they could mend a broken trust Then sparks may once again ignite romance The bond of love be polished of it's rust A rose of love will grow in shifting sand When Father Time lays on his healing hands October 16 2016

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Carole Duet

Date: 1/23/2017 7:08:00 PM

Lovely write, Daniel. And, congrats on placing in the contest. Carole

Darren White

Date: 1/19/2017 11:58:00 PM

I love your final two lines, how hard is it wot work towards forgiveness in only 28 lines.... Congratulations.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 1/19/2017 8:30:00 PM

Father Time always takes forever, doesn't he? Great poem, my friend. You know how much I admire your abilities in this form - I wasn't surprised to see your name as a winner. Thanks for submitting and congratulations on placing.

Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/25/2016 9:24:00 AM

Two very lovely Sonnet writes, Daniel. I love them both. Sharon : )

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/24/2016 5:48:00 PM

I love this one Daniel. Very well written. A 7!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/24/2016 8:42:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. It was quite a project for me. I normally don't have that much to say. i appreciate your kindness and your support:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/20/2016 11:51:00 AM

hello daniel, looking forward to your next masterpiece!..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/21/2016 8:27:00 AM

You may be waiting a while. Lol Thank you nette for friendly visits.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/19/2016 6:19:00 PM

Daniel this is a bgreat write I enjoyed your poem.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/20/2016 1:09:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/19/2016 5:08:00 PM

Hi Daniel, another excellent sonnet from your pen my friend. This one touches the heart so easily Daniel. You bring out the emotions of this reader so easily. It has my vote for sure. This is a fav and a seven Daniel....Mike.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/20/2016 1:08:00 PM

Thank you Mike. So glad to see you today. You been doing OK? I appreciate your time and support my friend.

Mike Hauser

Date: 10/18/2016 8:57:00 PM

Another wonderful piece!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/19/2016 8:19:00 AM

Thanks Mike:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/18/2016 2:00:00 AM

Excellent, Daniel:) you write sonnets so well and with such deep layers of meanings:) a winner in my eyes:) a 10:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/19/2016 8:19:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your kind comments and support. I also appreciate the high marks:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/17/2016 10:08:00 AM

Wow! What can I say? Beautiful, moving, skillfully-written, SUPERB, Daniel! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/19/2016 8:17:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/17/2016 12:19:00 AM

Beautiful sonnets... You did a great job ...A7... Good luck with the contest....

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/17/2016 8:41:00 AM

Thank you, Supraja. You're so sweet! I appreciate all of your kindness:)

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/16/2016 11:21:00 PM

Brilliantly thought through and elegantly expressed, Daniel. You will do well, methinks. regards, Viv

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/17/2016 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Mr Viv. That's very kind. I hope you are feeling better. I appreciate your time, kind comments and support.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2016 8:43:00 PM

Wow, you did REALLY well with YOUR project, Daniel. I did not follow the instructions to the letter regarding the way I did my second sonnet, so maybe I will be punished for that. I think THIS duo is gonna score for sure.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 9:22:00 PM

To be honest with you, Andrea. I wasn't even going to try this until I read yours. It gave me the confidence to give it a shot. Thanks for the inspiration and for being such a sweet lady friend:) I really appreciate your support.

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/16/2016 8:28:00 PM

Wonderful work Daniel, a lot of emotion. Congratulations on one of your best...

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 9:22:00 PM

How 'bout them Cowboys!!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 9:20:00 PM

Thanks Charlie:) It was a lot tougher than I thought. I appreciate your kind comments and support. For a Texan, you're OK. Lol

John Hamilton

Date: 10/16/2016 7:42:00 PM

This is a classic all time write you should be proud of! I know it is a stretch for you, but you portrayed the difficulty of reconciliation very well with the rose in shifting sands. A7 Phillip will love this one for sure!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 9:15:00 PM

Thank you, John. It was most definitely a project! I do appreciate your kind comments and your confidence in me. I hope you are right:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/16/2016 6:48:00 PM

love conquers all.. love happy endings and wonderful sonnets, daniel..huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 9:14:00 PM

Thank you,nette. I love kind visits and sweet comments. I appreciate both:)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/16/2016 5:35:00 PM

wonderful rhyme, daniel! the whole poem is excellent but, as a rhymer, i'm impressed with some of the choices you've made here...

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 6:24:00 PM

Mrs Ilene, I take that as an exceptional comment as I think you are a wonderful rhymer. I do so appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/16/2016 4:34:00 PM

I njoyed both but the second is my favorite.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 6:23:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. They come as a pair as they are for a contest. I appreciate your kind comments and am thrilled to see you visiting. Have a wonderful evening.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/16/2016 3:29:00 PM

There is so much depth of emotions here, Daniel. It's hard to know what to write in response to such a sad poem. The "what ifs" can drive someone to madness. I felt that in this write. Good one.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 3:34:00 PM

Thank you Eileen. I found this topic very challenging. So few couples split and then get back together to stay. I gave it a shot. i appreciate your support. Really nice to see your beautiful smile:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2016 2:49:00 PM

- Give love another chance ... if there is a spark there a hope for everlasting love - Beautifully written, Daniel - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 3:23:00 PM

Hello sweetie! Yes, I am a romantic. I'd like to believe that if there is a little hope, love can survive. Unfortunately that is not always the case, So glad to see you today. So sad about your puppy:(

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/16/2016 2:29:00 PM

Hello Daniel,You are right there are no winners when love is betrayed,Yes we do pine for tha loss love, In time you will heal,then in time find a true lasting love. This poem is well done.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 3:20:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. It is a contest write, not personal. I do however appreciate your concern and thoughtfulness. You are very sweet:)

Carol B.

Date: 10/16/2016 2:28:00 PM

I feel the pain in this write. It's a tough situation to find yourself in. Once trust has be broken it can be very tough to regain. Great piece)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 3:19:00 PM

Thank you, Carol. Your kind comments are truly appreciated. it's a contest write. Trust is one on those things that takes years to build and only seconds to tear down but this is what the contest asks for.

Paloma P

Date: 10/16/2016 1:53:00 PM

Trust is never easy to mend, there'll always be some amount of doubt. Love the imagery of pirouettes and cigarette smoke. 'A rose of love will grow in shifting sand'...charmed line.

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 2:34:00 PM

My trust was broken.

Paloma P
Date: 10/16/2016 2:14:00 PM

You tried what? Cheating or mending fences?! It's always my pleasure to read you. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 1:56:00 PM

You're telling me, I tried it once! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this epic, Paloma. I really appreciate your support. This is a lot of information in one write, for me.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/16/2016 1:47:00 PM

Such sadness DT. Excellent job, that final couplet is amazing...go hogs!!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/16/2016 1:51:00 PM

HOW "BOUT THEM HOGS!!!! Thanks Tim. I appreciate your support and treasure your friendship:):)