Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Where I Want To Go

I'd love to buy a boat and sail the seas
Just loaf and let the string of life unwind
Drop anchor anytime or place I please
To visit every island I can find

I'd sail from cape to cape, from gulf to strait
Each bay and channel up and down each coast
My dog would be companion and first mate
Most likely, he'd be sleeping at his post

But every night we'd find a still lagoon
Perhaps we row ashore and build a fire
On first appearance, I'd harpoon the moon
And hold him hostage until we retired

A life at sea, beneath large wind filled sails
With peaceful friends, the dolphins, gulls and whales


   February 21 2017
   by Daniel Turner

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Sunita U.D Palawon July 27, 2017 at 11:02 PM Oh the sea and the temptation it brings...escape into nowhere...(if only sharks were not there. I'm dead afraid of them!! :D) wonderful write. :)

Alfred Berggren July 23, 2017 at 8:15 AM What would be the name of your ship? Would it be a brig, schooner, or what? Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:20 AM I think I would have a small schooner. It would only be me and my dog. Something one man could handle. The name would be . Jenny. lol as in Forrest Gump.

Laken Smith May 10, 2017 at 9:55 AM Very peaceful. I love it

Charlie Smith March 20, 2017 at 10:36 PM Some would say you've been adrift for some time, not me I'm just here to congratulate you...

Janice Canerdy March 20, 2017 at 8:21 AM Beautiful, skillfully-written, great in every respect--made me smile and say "Ahhh." Congrats on your win, Daniel! Janice

Gail Lewis February 28, 2017 at 3:15 PM beautiful its a 7 hugs

Sara Chansarkar February 28, 2017 at 8:54 AM Sounds great but I'd get seasick:)you have penned this artfully Daniel! Daniel Turner February 28, 2017 at 11:11 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. Must bring the dramamine:)

Phillip Garcia February 26, 2017 at 6:49 PM I love how you smoothly mixed "loaf" into this. It always devolves (quickly) to flatulence metaphors for me. Excellent sonnet, DT. Interesting that you made the moon male. Do you usually? Daniel Turner February 26, 2017 at 7:42 PM It all depends on the poem, Phillip. It can be luna the lady or the man in the moon. Thank you for the question. I hope my answer is satisfactory:)

Probir Gupta February 26, 2017 at 11:17 AM Beautiful life and time in a lovely sonnet ... Daniel Turner February 26, 2017 at 7:38 PM Thank you, Probir:)

Paul Callus February 25, 2017 at 3:11 PM You sure know what you want, Danny! You present such a calm and serene atmosphere....but don't forget the other side of the coin, when the weather changes altogether:) #7 Regards // paul Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 3:34 PM You know what they say, Paul."Any port in a storm":) Thank you.

Joanna Daniel February 24, 2017 at 6:13 AM A peaceful yet adventurous wish, DT:) Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:44 AM More like a dream. Thank you, Jo:)

Connie Marcum Wong February 23, 2017 at 11:06 PM I love the serene and peaceful scene your words a paint in this winsome piece Danny! : ) 7 Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:42 AM Of course, we'd have to stop and see you, Mrs Connie. Thank you so much:)

Joseph May February 23, 2017 at 7:07 PM To sail the seven seas is an adventure indeed....Love the peaceful vibes....Very nicely penned Daniel Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 7:40 AM Thank you, Joseph.

Elizabeth Kinch February 23, 2017 at 2:16 AM Please can I come, it sounds so idyllic. Daniel Turner February 23, 2017 at 8:39 AM Absolutely:) Thank you so much, Elizabeth.

John Hamilton February 22, 2017 at 8:46 PM Nice work Danny, just got back from Cuba, was a marvel to see dolphins up close, love to go sailing. Great imagery a7 Daniel Turner February 23, 2017 at 8:38 AM So are you, John:) John Hamilton February 23, 2017 at 8:08 AM Always both, wherever I go, whatever I do, I give testimony to God's love, the Cubans just eat it up, they are a special people! Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 9:08 PM Thank you, John. Mission work or pleasure? or both:)

Emile Pinet February 22, 2017 at 4:43 PM Your poem takes the essence of dreams loved by young and old and distills the magic into a happy feel good poem that flaunts tradition and has fun with our desires to be entertained by thoughts of wonder and desire. Well done, Emile. Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 9:07 PM Thank you, Emile. What would life be without dreams?

Jean Murray February 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM You are going to need a bigger boat it seems. You have made us all want to join you. Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 9:04 PM The more, the merrier:) Thank you, Jean. I hope everybody likes dogs. Lol

Akkina Downing February 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM If you're sailing to Guam, mind if I tag along? Lol! Lovely poem Danny :) Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 9:05 PM I just happen to have an extra life jacket:) Thank you, Kina:)

Nette Onclaud February 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM wherever this paradise is, i'd like to get there, daniel... inviting work!..huggs Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 9:03 PM I suppose in a way we just got back:) Thank you, nette.

Ricky Sholar February 22, 2017 at 9:43 AM Beautiful poem sir. Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 11:09 AM Thank you, Ricky. I appreciate the respect but you can call me Danny:)

Roy Pett February 22, 2017 at 9:02 AM Great sonnet Daniel, you've created idyllic images with your words, a joy to read. Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Roy:)

Cheryl Hoffman February 22, 2017 at 8:29 AM Love this peaceful tranquil poem which is a fave; hope when your sailing there is no rogue wave! G/L in the contest!~Ch :) Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 11:08 AM Me too! Thank you, Mrs Cheryl:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 22, 2017 at 8:06 AM I agree w/Ilene. This is so idyllic and serene. I wanna be a cabin mate on this dream boat journey. Great poem ... I smiled when you made the dog the first mate. My kinda cap'n. Stellar write. Love and peace, bro. Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 11:07 AM Thank you, Freddie. Yeah, I ain't going anywhere without my little buddy:)

Lynn Marie February 21, 2017 at 8:27 PM What a lovely scenario, you and your dog at sea. Such serenity and calm your words inspire; an imagination is a beautiful thing :-) My best to you in the contest. blessings, lynn Daniel Turner February 22, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thank you, Lynn Marie:) So glad you enjoyed it.

Charlie Smith February 21, 2017 at 7:32 PM You talking about lake Hamilton? Best wishes in the contest... Daniel Turner February 21, 2017 at 7:34 PM LOL Not hardly. Lol

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