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Avarice - Greed

Pandora, Oh Pandora, you're to blame Man's avarice has doomed us, one and all So blatantly we covet without shame And turn our heads away, when beggars call. In fact, it is a shared character flaw For who among us here, desires less? Do you feel like your portion is too small? It's when we're wanting more, when we transgress. Yet sharing the world's wealth would be a mess For who decides, too much or not enough and who decides a fast and fair process? Those questions there alone, are more than tough Who would not put their finger on the scale While heads were turned 'cause someone hollereed, SALE. by Daniel Turner Spenserian sonnet ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

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Valsa George

Date: 4/12/2023 10:17:00 PM

We all suffer from the greed to hoard things, never caring to think, there are many deprived of even the basic necessities of life. Until this thoughtlessness ceases, there will be mounting inequalities of wealth in this world. a thought inviting poem dear Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 4/13/2023 2:44:00 PM

Thank you Valsa for your support. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours:)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/5/2023 6:24:00 PM

An excellent Spenserian sonnet Daniel. The world is in terrible mess and it’s all down to greed. When you look back it wasn’t so bad, people were content with what they had and need before want was their creed… Belle

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2023 6:55:00 PM

Thank you, Belle. I agree. It's only a matter of time until we greed ourselves right out of existence. Thank you for your support:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/5/2023 8:51:00 AM

I think one store around here used to have what they called blue light specials. Those that were not advertised and while people were shopping the special was announced. I am sure that many people went running. LOL..Thanks for sharing. Sara

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/5/2023 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Mrs Sara. I am glad you laughed. It was kind of tongue in cheek. Have a wonderful Sunday:)

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/3/2023 12:48:00 PM

Love the ending, Daniel. I feel that I have finally reached a point in my life where I honestly am content with what I have.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/3/2023 12:53:00 PM

Thank you, Jim. I too am content. Material things lost there meaning to me at a young age. I was more concerned on raising my children not to be materialistic:) Have a super weekend:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/3/2023 8:21:00 AM

Very good Sonnet DT. ! Thought provoking and true. Well written :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/3/2023 9:35:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. I hope you aren't snowed in. Spring is only 3 weeks away. So nice to see you again today. Take care:)

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/3/2023 6:41:00 AM

Clever sonnet Daniel, As sonnet go, this is right up there with the very best. Especially as the subject contents is of a growing concern..

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/3/2023 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Harry. Great to see you out and about. I pray you are feeling much better. I appreciate your time and your comments. Be well my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/2/2023 9:32:00 PM

Great job with theme of greed and your sonnets are among the best written ones I find on Soup.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/3/2023 5:35:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate the flowers. Great to see you again. Have a great weekend.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 3/2/2023 4:35:00 PM

As someone would always say to me, it is what it is… Great sonnet as always from you Danny. :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/2/2023 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, Fin. I appreciate you very much. Have a great evening:)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/2/2023 1:42:00 PM

In the land I live in… food is rationed herein CA or behind locked cases.. Eggs here are 8 dollars for dozen. People struggling to keep lights on. Last year my electric bill was 100now it’s 300dollars a month? With no snow. People are losing money by overtaxation. Theatres closed during Covid. Nobody I know is dying for money .. Yet they donate to churches. Have kids in private schools. I know nobody selfish. They Can barely make it through life. Pangie xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/2/2023 1:56:00 PM

First law of nature, "survival of the fittest" It may sound blackhearted but it is a fact. I'm in the boat with you Pangie. just keep paddling. Thank you for a most enjoyable visit and commentary:)

Kelly Hitchcock

Date: 3/2/2023 3:49:00 AM

Excellent! It appears we're of the same mindset. Why do we do it? What do we get from it? Its just human nature.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/2/2023 5:19:00 AM

Thank you, Kelly. We do it and don't even realize we're doing it. Just like breathing. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Have a beautiful day:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/1/2023 7:12:00 PM

Skillfully composed, realistic, wise--Danny! My Sunday School class members once discussed materialism. Early on, we all claimed NOT to be materialistic. It took us about ten minutes to confess we were! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 7:53:00 PM

Amazing isn't it. It's just human nature to want more. That's why the Bible says,"Thou shalt not covet" He knew:) Thank you for the friendly visit, Janice. I hope the storms don't get you tonight.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/1/2023 6:52:00 PM

love the sonnet.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 6:55:00 PM

hehe Thank you, Eve. Great to see you. hoping you are well.

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/1/2023 1:20:00 PM

My turn to wow! Sir Turner! It’s tough indeed to balance on a scale Between wants needs avarice and sale!;)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Margarita. there was a time when things like washing machines, refrigerators, basically all appliances were wants. Over the years we now see them as necessities. but are they really. Could we still survive today without them? Yes. It would be difficult but in those days life was difficult. We always want more!

John Lawless

Date: 3/1/2023 4:57:00 AM

'Let he who is without stones cast the first sin"....or something like that. Trying to satisfy the wants of man or mankind is like digging a hole in the sand, an endless and impossible task. Or as the bumper sticker said..."THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY"

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 1:45:00 PM

Thank you, John. Regardless of how wealthy a person is or becomes. There will always be something they covet. have a geat day my friend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/1/2023 2:43:00 AM

Many blame Pandora aka Eve. But the main culprit is Adam.

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:14:00 AM

Hello Victor. How have you been. Regardless who started this mess. We are each going to be held responsible for our own actions. Great to see you. I hope the world has been treating you kindly.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/28/2023 10:04:00 PM

An insightful philosophical poem on the truths of life, well written, DT:)

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:11:00 AM

Thank you, Jo. Always my pleasure young lady.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/28/2023 8:21:00 PM

Give away 10% of your income; sleep soundly at night. Works for me. ~ Me tithe; no writhe

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:10:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. If it were only that simple. Unfortunately, I think it's a little deeper than that. I appreciate your time and comment. Have a great day.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/28/2023 6:37:00 PM

Ah the greatest sin of all, greed, we all have it in us, in a moment of weakness, ? nicely put

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:06:00 AM

Hello Rose. Yes we do. Some more than others. Great to see you again. Take care sweet lady:)

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/28/2023 3:09:00 PM

What can I say other than this is the way civilisation has always worked Daniel, who decides? is always the man wielding the most power and biggest arsenal, who desires less? speaks for itself, as indeed does your final stanza, excellent sonnet, cheers David

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:05:00 AM

Thank you, David. I think we're all a bit spoiled. I appreciate your time and you insight. Be well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/28/2023 12:46:00 PM

- A good question : "For who decides, too much or not enough" - When we look at enormous wealth ... and unimaginable poverty ... it makes the world and life unfair ... wish there were no such differences ... - sale or no sale ... I have more than enough ... and does not run - An excellent poem, Daniel - hugs

Daniel Turner
Date: 3/1/2023 4:04:00 AM

Thank you, Anne. Too nad everyonr does not feel like you, . I appreciate you dropping in. Have a super day:)