Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Who But God

Who but God could paint the evening sky
And use a brush that is a fiery torch?
Tonight, the garish sunset makes me high
In awe, I stand and watch it from my porch

Who but God could make the insects sing?
Cicadas droning on with their night song
Still better yet, to sing with legs and wings
Tonight, their cousin crickets sing along

Who but God could hang the moon and stars?
Each star a wish, the moon a silent friend
To light our nights as we live our memoirs
To pull the tides and push them back again

And yet, I understand, some don't believe
Who but God can grant them their reprieve?


    July 19 2017
  Religion or Philosophy

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Joe Maverick April 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM A reassuring write Daniel.' We are All different, yet God knows us All.'

Valerie Staton January 25, 2019 at 8:56 AM Very nicely written!

Kristina Whitmore November 29, 2017 at 11:56 AM When read this poem brings to me a feeling of raising that question within myself. Who but God? If a God is in the belief of ones self than it is up to us to believe in that strength given. A beautiful Sonnet that brings faithful thoughts!

Pandita Sietesantos October 4, 2017 at 3:09 PM There are so many things in this universe that science alone cannot account for and can only be attributed to the Divine Creator! This beautiful piece is such a magnificent tribute to the works and wonders of our God! Best wishes and hugs. Pandita

Dave Timperley September 19, 2017 at 7:14 AM Daniel, I see what you see most nights, but I lack the eloquence to put it so poetically. We do indeed have an awesome God. He is indescribable. God Bless. D.

Lynn Marie September 18, 2017 at 7:34 PM This is so beautiful Daniel. A moment of peace in the glory of nature. You are amazing at sonnets, excellent writing my friend:)

Mike Hauser August 21, 2017 at 7:45 AM Amen my friend!

Susan Ashley August 17, 2017 at 10:52 PM Hi Daniel, your poem is pure beauty and bliss :)

James Horn August 17, 2017 at 10:18 AM Do you remember Nat Turner in American history? Who alone should we leave, when right information want to receive, that will be good and we won't grieve, so wrote another poem for you to retrieve. Jim Horn

Barbara Green August 16, 2017 at 4:31 PM Beautiful!!!!

Adeyemi Joshua August 16, 2017 at 12:35 PM Wow.....The first quatrain got my mouth opened in awe of this piece. It should have even be the first.... I love,love and Love this..... Kudos Daniel

Keith O.J. Hunt August 15, 2017 at 3:06 PM A masterpiece Daniel, a fave, a real beauty:-)

Vivien Wade August 13, 2017 at 6:10 PM Great poem Daniel. I always enjoy your poems. Blessings Vivien (Scarlett)

Janis Medders Tobechi August 11, 2017 at 1:03 PM This certainly should be the poem of everyday. it is very well written with good rhyme. a Fave

Agnes Krampe August 7, 2017 at 6:59 PM I missed when this was POTD - much belated congrats on a lovely poem, Daniel.

Charlie Smith August 7, 2017 at 4:31 PM Don't know how I missed this one. Well done Daniel and congratulations on your honors...

Indiana Shaw August 5, 2017 at 3:55 PM "Religion or Philosophy" - Beautifully wrote a message conveyed and shared from your very own "Porch" - And those who do not "Believe" in the "Master" of such beauty are the real losers in life - Kind Regards Indiana x x x

Ronald A. Williams August 5, 2017 at 3:28 PM Amen, I do second the previous comment, wondrously penned. If you look at a few of my nature poems; you will see like mind. I guess considered, one Spirit above. Also take a little time and my website my brother, as the Lord has given me. www.jesuschristvisitation.net and the book, "Jesus Christ the Messiah Visitation: Nature and Bible Poems." Be blessed and God Bless and be even more Blessed. Amen Ronald A. Williams November 25, 2017 at 5:30 PM Something similar to this poem. Poem called, "Earth Praise" by me. Take care.

Sunlite Wanter August 4, 2017 at 9:49 AM Just fantastic, Daniel.

John Hamilton July 31, 2017 at 2:25 PM Wonderful pen Danny, you rightly gave God the credit, strange how many people live by his grace and are either ignorant of him, or unthankful, so sad either way. Congrats on another POTD, very worthy choice!

Dan Cwiak July 31, 2017 at 11:11 AM Dan, you are a master of the painted word. What a beautiful and sublime take on the hand of the Lord. I wish I had your brush...if only to be half as good as this. Great job! Please continue to regale us with your insightful work.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 28, 2017 at 2:45 PM Wow! Daniel, this so beautifully written. I can see this scenery in my head. I love sunsets. they are so beautiful to watch. Have a nice day my friend.

Gary Bateman July 26, 2017 at 6:23 PM Hello Danny, Congratulations on the POTD honor for this wonderful sonnet!! Powerfully written, leaving the reader in awe of the majestic omnipotence of God. Superb Work!! A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Beautiful Scars July 25, 2017 at 5:32 AM Such a beautiful sonnet DT...you are right. Only God could give you are wonderful pen...

Sunita U.D Palawon July 24, 2017 at 12:40 AM When our force is leaving us and we're slowing down then we often understand there something much mightier than us. Call it God or call it the superhuman force, we do realise its existence. Great write friend, congrats on POTD.

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