Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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How Much For One Night

To kiss moist lips and taste their sweet desire
Then see the need, that want, through lust filled eyes
How quickly sparks ignite a night on fire
Flame so intense, it burns out at sunrise

The morning after comes with a disguise
Complete with attitude of "just be nice"
You flash a smile and paint him with white lies
One night of self indulgence has a price

How much will it cost you to roll the dice
What is the worth of one's own dignity
Or serve that dignity with bitter spice
And call the dish "unwanted pregnancy"

Be careful when you chance a little kiss
Most times blind Cupid shoots, his arrows miss


    by Daniel Turner
   Spenserian sonnet
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Joseph May June 12, 2018 at 10:33 AM A sad truth, Well written Daniel..

Debbie Duncan March 13, 2018 at 3:54 PM Nice write, Thanks for coming to read my Shadows :)

Richard Evans September 13, 2017 at 11:03 PM Interesting. I would love to see this poem written in the first person viewpoint. Thanks for sharing.............peace!

Lynn Marie August 21, 2017 at 5:50 PM You write with great heart Daniel in a way that informs, doesn't preach with a message and questions that are succinct, allowing the reader to ponder for themselves. Terrific writing.

Sunita U.D Palawon August 19, 2017 at 11:31 AM Informative. :)) Sunita

Dean Wood August 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM A love sonnet of a different color! A very wise message Daniel. Enjoyed it! -- Dean

John Hamilton July 31, 2017 at 2:21 PM Lot's of truth is spoken in this well written sonnet Danny, too many abortions, I heard that 1 billion abortions have happened worldwide in the last 30 years, for me one is too many, bravely said. I wrote a similar one Promiscuous passions pretense, similar vein, don't know if you saw it, was a while ago, although I like your better!

Tahira Parveen July 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM So true Daniel, "just be nice" attitude doesn't last very long when you made a mistake. lol :)

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2017 at 11:25 PM Excellent Daniel! : )

Joanna Daniel July 26, 2017 at 8:19 AM You're so right, DT, wish 'modern' people would understand the moral values !! Wonderful sonnet:)

Mark Hughes July 24, 2017 at 4:48 PM I sure am curious about this one?

Lim'Rik Flats July 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM Propagate'n ain't likely to go out of style...nor is poor decision make'n. Kudos on tackling the tall topics, Daniel. Pretty good on the ABC's and DE's too ;-) ~ j

Lewis Raynes July 23, 2017 at 10:49 PM Ur second verse says it all , modern life especially so.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 23, 2017 at 3:49 PM Hello Daniel, there is a message in your poetry. Is what I got when I read it.A message for those that csan get in trouble. Have a nice day my friend. Daniel Turner July 25, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate your kindness:)

Janice Canerdy July 23, 2017 at 12:05 PM Another great sonnet--and another favorite, Danny. Yes, there are consequences to our behavior, and sometimes innocents pay right along with the guilty! Janice Daniel Turner July 25, 2017 at 8:20 AM Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against sex. I simply think one should wait until after marriage. I know it's a little old fashioned but I think it makes the marriage bond stronger and it's not as likely to wind up as an abortion. Thank you for reading and commenting:)

Charlie Smith July 23, 2017 at 9:13 AM There are fees for every thrill, some higher than others, well done DT... Daniel Turner July 25, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thank you, Charlie.

Alfred Berggren July 23, 2017 at 8:04 AM A beautiful sonnet written with a message of caution for men. Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:43 AM Men and women. Thank you, Alfred. I appreciate your support:)

Paul Callus July 23, 2017 at 7:10 AM A lovely sonnet which gives the readers food for thought, Danny. Nowadays naïve young ones think that MAP is an all problem solver!! Regards // paul Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:43 AM Yes, very sad, Paul. Just a little reminder to be responsible. Have a little restraint. Sex is the easy part of love.

Lin Lane July 23, 2017 at 5:52 AM How much is the price to pay for one night, one immoral act of any kind should be the loss of integrity, and a guilty conscience. Unfortunately, many have no conscience. You've brought up a good topic for awareness, Daniel. Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Lin. It is sad how one night of self indulgence can turn a woman into a murderer or a single mom. Even if she doesn't get pregnant, she still has to look in the mirror. That's a pretty heavy price!

Eve Roper July 22, 2017 at 11:46 PM " uh-huh," too much fun pays a price... good write ~* Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thank you, Eve. If you're gonna play, you gotta pay!

Nette Onclaud July 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM instant gratification has its own consequences... a powerful read and grreat form, daniel... huggs Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:29 AM Thank you, nette. Yes I agree. Everything has a price!

Jan Allison July 22, 2017 at 7:06 PM The price to be paid for one night can be an unplanned pregnancy that either ends with an abortion or they go ahead and have the baby which can also lead to other issues ...many many years ago my mum worked in a hospital and was present when an abortion was performed at about 23 weeks and the 'baby' cried ... she was absolutely heartbroken:-( It has always stayed with me:-( hugs jan xx Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thank you, Jan. I personally believe abortion is wrong but I also believe it is a woman's right to decide. It is my belief most men don't care because they do not want to pay child support for 18 years. Of course these are just my opinions.

Heidi Sands July 22, 2017 at 6:51 PM Another well written Sonnet Daniel. :) Daniel Turner July 23, 2017 at 8:26 AM Thank you, Heidi.

Tim Smith July 22, 2017 at 5:26 PM You better stay off Tinder...seriously too many only think of the pleasure of now. Daniel Turner July 22, 2017 at 5:44 PM Yeah, I guess I better stay off of that:) Tim Smith July 22, 2017 at 5:38 PM lol...a new hookup app for your phone that young people use to find each other. Daniel Turner July 22, 2017 at 5:29 PM What is Tinder?