Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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
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Valsa George April 12, 2023 at 10:17 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 April 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM Thank you Valsa for your support. Great to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours:)

Beryl Edmonds March 5, 2023 at 6:24 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 March 5, 2023 at 6:55 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 March 5, 2023 at 8:51 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 March 5, 2023 at 8:55 AM Thank you, Mrs Sara. I am glad you laughed. It was kind of tongue in cheek. Have a wonderful Sunday:)

Jim Slaughter March 3, 2023 at 12:48 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 March 3, 2023 at 12:53 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 March 3, 2023 at 8:21 AM Very good Sonnet DT. ! Thought provoking and true. Well written :) Daniel Turner March 3, 2023 at 9:35 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 March 3, 2023 at 6:41 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 March 3, 2023 at 9:33 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 March 2, 2023 at 9:32 PM Great job with theme of greed and your sonnets are among the best written ones I find on Soup. Daniel Turner March 3, 2023 at 5:35 AM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate the flowers. Great to see you again. Have a great weekend.

Fin Chuuk March 2, 2023 at 4:35 PM As someone would always say to me, it is what it is… Great sonnet as always from you Danny. :) Daniel Turner March 2, 2023 at 4:49 PM Thank you, Fin. I appreciate you very much. Have a great evening:)

Panagiota Romios March 2, 2023 at 1:42 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 March 2, 2023 at 1:56 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 March 2, 2023 at 3:49 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 March 2, 2023 at 5:19 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 March 1, 2023 at 7:12 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 March 1, 2023 at 7:53 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 March 1, 2023 at 6:52 PM love the sonnet. Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM hehe Thank you, Eve. Great to see you. hoping you are well.

Margarita Lillico March 1, 2023 at 1:20 PM My turn to wow! Sir Turner! It’s tough indeed to balance on a scale Between wants needs avarice and sale!;) Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 1:50 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 March 1, 2023 at 4:57 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 March 1, 2023 at 1:45 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 March 1, 2023 at 2:43 AM Many blame Pandora aka Eve. But the main culprit is Adam. Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 4:14 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 February 28, 2023 at 10:04 PM An insightful philosophical poem on the truths of life, well written, DT:) Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 4:11 AM Thank you, Jo. Always my pleasure young lady.

Gershon Wolf February 28, 2023 at 8:21 PM Give away 10% of your income; sleep soundly at night. Works for me. ~ Me tithe; no writhe Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 4:10 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 February 28, 2023 at 6:37 PM Ah the greatest sin of all, greed, we all have it in us, in a moment of weakness, ? nicely put Daniel Turner March 1, 2023 at 4:06 AM Hello Rose. Yes we do. Some more than others. Great to see you again. Take care sweet lady:)

David Kavanagh February 28, 2023 at 3:09 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 March 1, 2023 at 4:05 AM Thank you, David. I think we're all a bit spoiled. I appreciate your time and you insight. Be well.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2023 at 12:46 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 March 1, 2023 at 4:04 AM Thank you, Anne. Too nad everyonr does not feel like you, . I appreciate you dropping in. Have a super day:)