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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

Date: 2/25/2021 7:41:00 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

Date: 1/16/2021 11:22:00 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

Date: 12/6/2018 7:01:00 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

Date: 12/6/2018 6:41:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Danny! Janice

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/25/2018 4:03:00 AM

Daniel, I enjoyed this poem tremendously!

Vivien Wade

Date: 6/25/2017 7:51:00 PM

What a lovely sonnet. This is a treasure Blessings, Vivien (Scarlett)

Daniel Turner
Date: 6/26/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Scarlett. I'm glad you liked it:)

Francis J Grasso

Date: 12/20/2016 8:22:00 AM

Nicely done, Daniel. Congratulations! ...Fran

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/20/2016 10:31:00 AM

Thank you, sir. I appreciate your kindness:)

Laura Leiser

Date: 12/19/2016 9:20:00 AM

Lovely sonnet, Daniel...congrats on your win :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/19/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thank you, Laura:)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/19/2016 5:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Daniel. You know my fondness for this poem! 7 ; )

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/19/2016 1:42:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Connie. You know my fondness for you:)

Darren White

Date: 12/17/2016 5:43:00 AM

What a beautiful sonnet, and I love the picture. Wish we all could believe in dreams and fairy tales.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/17/2016 1:59:00 PM

Never stop believing Darren. "If wishes were horses, only dreamers would ride" John Butcher Axis.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2016 9:14:00 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
Date: 12/17/2016 1:58:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I am indeed honored:)

Gary Smith

Date: 12/16/2016 10:35:00 AM

Congratulations Daniel :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/16/2016 12:36:00 PM

Thank you, Gary:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/16/2016 10:21:00 AM

I'm back to say congratulations, Daniel. This wonderful sonnet has been a favorite since November! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/16/2016 12:35:00 PM

Thank you, Janice:) I am thrilled that so many have been able to relate:)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/16/2016 9:47:00 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
Date: 12/16/2016 12:30:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Eve:) It is indeed an honor for me.

Paul Schneiter

Date: 11/26/2016 12:49:00 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
Date: 12/16/2016 12:27:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

Sheila Sacks

Date: 11/21/2016 8:12:00 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
Date: 11/21/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thank you Sheila. I appreciate your kind comments and support:)

Phil Capitano

Date: 11/19/2016 3:51:00 AM

Way to spoil my dreams, Daniel, I believed in fairy tales and happily-ever-afters, lol, good one.

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/20/2016 8:50:00 AM

Thanks Phil:) I still do:)

Sabbath De Yecouba

Date: 11/14/2016 5:30:00 AM

Wonderful!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/14/2016 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, Sabbath:)

Just Jane

Date: 11/14/2016 3:24:00 AM

Well done, or rather, well said!

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/14/2016 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, Jane. I appreciate your kindness and your support:)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/13/2016 1:46:00 PM

What a wonderful poem x really touching x

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/14/2016 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Mrs Wendy. So glad you liked it. I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits.

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 11/12/2016 11:06:00 PM

Congrats! its so touching and who ever stop thinking of those days! You made me travel in time...Well done Daniel. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/13/2016 8:03:00 AM

Thank you Sunita. I'm glad you liked it. We all like to dream:) I appreciate your kind comments.

Constance La France

Date: 11/12/2016 8:13:00 PM

Daniel congratulations on your potd with this wonderful write ~

Daniel Turner
Date: 11/13/2016 8:01:00 AM

Thank you Constance. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Sabbath De Yecouba

Date: 11/11/2016 6:47:00 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
Date: 11/11/2016 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Sabbath, I really appreciate your kind visit and your words of support.