Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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When We Were Young

When we were young we loved our fairy tales
A frog could  be a prince with just one kiss
Each cloud, a boat where dreamers could set sail
Imagination was the great abyss

Too soon we grew and lost our innocence
Found out that swords are never pulled from stones
That dreams come true but only with expense 
And happy ever after's come and gone

Yet some of us still wish upon a star
Believe that rainbows come with pots of gold
Reality is life for most comes hard
And love like water runs both hot and cold

Like you I wish that fairy tales came true
But grown ups know they very seldom do



   by Daniel Turner

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Sand Blown February 25, 2021 at 7:41 PM ...nice write....myth tales are analogical in a sense for what life is...an effect in our brains....a changing lablled/called time..... stan sand

Line Gauthier January 16, 2021 at 11:22 AM I enjoyed reading this charming poem in the 2020 PS Anthology. I love the nostalgic tone and the rich imagery here. Beautiful, Daniel ~

Gregory Richard Barden December 6, 2018 at 7:01 PM This is superb! Best wishes and sincere congrats on your win in Nina's contest, Daniel - blessings to you and yours for a joyous holiday season, my friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy December 6, 2018 at 6:41 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Danny! Janice

Valerie Staton January 25, 2018 at 4:03 AM Daniel, I enjoyed this poem tremendously!

Vivien Wade June 25, 2017 at 7:51 PM What a lovely sonnet. This is a treasure Blessings, Vivien (Scarlett) Daniel Turner June 26, 2017 at 9:06 AM Thank you Mrs Scarlett. I'm glad you liked it:)

Francis J Grasso December 20, 2016 at 8:22 AM Nicely done, Daniel. Congratulations! ...Fran Daniel Turner December 20, 2016 at 10:31 AM Thank you, sir. I appreciate your kindness:)

Laura Leiser December 19, 2016 at 9:20 AM Lovely sonnet, Daniel...congrats on your win :) Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:43 PM Thank you, Laura:)

Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 5:39 AM Congratulations on your win Daniel. You know my fondness for this poem! 7 ; ) Daniel Turner December 19, 2016 at 1:42 PM Thank you, Mrs Connie. You know my fondness for you:)

Darren White December 17, 2016 at 5:43 AM What a beautiful sonnet, and I love the picture. Wish we all could believe in dreams and fairy tales. Daniel Turner December 17, 2016 at 1:59 PM Never stop believing Darren. "If wishes were horses, only dreamers would ride" John Butcher Axis.

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2016 at 9:14 PM a big HURRAH that you got on the top ten with this fine poem of yours , Daniel. It's simple but its truth is most eloquently portrayed! Daniel Turner December 17, 2016 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Andrea. I am indeed honored:)

Gary Smith December 16, 2016 at 10:35 AM Congratulations Daniel :) Daniel Turner December 16, 2016 at 12:36 PM Thank you, Gary:)

Janice Canerdy December 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM I'm back to say congratulations, Daniel. This wonderful sonnet has been a favorite since November! Janice Daniel Turner December 16, 2016 at 12:35 PM Thank you, Janice:) I am thrilled that so many have been able to relate:)

Eve Roper December 16, 2016 at 9:47 AM I still wish upon a star, hope and dream. Congratulations on your very best in which there are so many others . Hugs Daniel Turner December 16, 2016 at 12:30 PM Thank you, Mrs Eve:) It is indeed an honor for me.

Paul Schneiter November 26, 2016 at 12:49 PM Daniel, I absolutely love this poem. It has just the right touch of nostalgia combined with excellent flow and imagery. Thanks for sharing it. Daniel Turner December 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM Thank you, Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

Sheila Sacks November 21, 2016 at 8:12 AM Fairy tales teach us how to dream beautiful dreams. In the harsh reality of life, we must not lose this talent! I love this wondrful poem, Daniel! Congrats! Hugs, Sheila Daniel Turner November 21, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thank you Sheila. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Phil Capitano November 19, 2016 at 3:51 AM Way to spoil my dreams, Daniel, I believed in fairy tales and happily-ever-afters, lol, good one. Daniel Turner November 20, 2016 at 8:50 AM Thanks Phil:) I still do:)

Sabbath De Yecouba November 14, 2016 at 5:30 AM Wonderful! Daniel Turner November 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM Thank you, Sabbath:)

Just Jane November 14, 2016 at 3:24 AM Well done, or rather, well said! Daniel Turner November 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM Thank you, Jane. I appreciate your kindness and your support:)

Wendy Rycroft November 13, 2016 at 1:46 PM What a wonderful poem x really touching x Daniel Turner November 14, 2016 at 12:59 PM Thank you Mrs Wendy. So glad you liked it. I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits.

Sunita U.D Palawon November 12, 2016 at 11:06 PM Congrats! its so touching and who ever stop thinking of those days! You made me travel in time...Well done Daniel. :) Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 8:03 AM Thank you Sunita. I'm glad you liked it. We all like to dream:) I appreciate your kind comments.

Constance La France November 12, 2016 at 8:13 PM Daniel congratulations on your potd with this wonderful write ~ Daniel Turner November 13, 2016 at 8:01 AM Thank you Constance. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Sabbath De Yecouba November 11, 2016 at 6:47 AM All has changed. While young, we were told that a man called Ajak Abergem lives on the moon! I don't believe it now! Great reminder dear and congrats. Daniel Turner November 11, 2016 at 7:27 AM Thank you Sabbath, I really appreciate your kind visit and your words of support.

Yasemin Balandi November 8, 2016 at 11:46 AM CONGRATULATIONS Daniel Turner November 8, 2016 at 11:57 AM Thank you so much, Yasemin:)

Joanna Daniel November 8, 2016 at 1:26 AM Wow, I'm glad this one was chosen to be Poem of the Week, Daniel:) truly well deserved:) I'm adding another 7:) Daniel Turner November 8, 2016 at 11:56 AM Thank you, Jo. Ireally appreciate your kindness:)

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