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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 ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

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Joseph May

Date: 6/12/2018 10:33:00 AM

A sad truth, Well written Daniel..

Debbie Duncan

Date: 3/13/2018 3:54:00 PM

Nice write, Thanks for coming to read my Shadows :)

Ricky Muse

Date: 9/13/2017 11:03:00 PM

Interesting. I would love to see this poem written in the first person viewpoint. Thanks for sharing.............peace!

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/21/2017 5:50:00 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

Date: 8/19/2017 11:31:00 AM

Informative. :)) Sunita

Dean Wood

Date: 8/7/2017 9:32:00 AM

A love sonnet of a different color! A very wise message Daniel. Enjoyed it! -- Dean

John Hamilton

Date: 7/31/2017 2:21:00 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

Date: 7/28/2017 2:00:00 PM

So true Daniel, "just be nice" attitude doesn't last very long when you made a mistake. lol :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/27/2017 11:25:00 PM

Excellent Daniel! : )

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/26/2017 8:19:00 AM

You're so right, DT, wish 'modern' people would understand the moral values !! Wonderful sonnet:)

Mark Hughes

Date: 7/24/2017 4:48:00 PM

I sure am curious about this one?

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 7/24/2017 10:07:00 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

Date: 7/23/2017 10:49:00 PM

Ur second verse says it all , modern life especially so.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/23/2017 3:49:00 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
Date: 7/25/2017 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate your kindness:)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/23/2017 12:05:00 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
Date: 7/25/2017 8:20:00 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

Date: 7/23/2017 9:13:00 AM

There are fees for every thrill, some higher than others, well done DT...

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/25/2017 8:18:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie.

Alfred Berggren

Date: 7/23/2017 8:04:00 AM

A beautiful sonnet written with a message of caution for men.

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/23/2017 8:43:00 AM

Men and women. Thank you, Alfred. I appreciate your support:)

Paul Callus

Date: 7/23/2017 7:10:00 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
Date: 7/23/2017 8:43:00 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

Date: 7/23/2017 5:52:00 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
Date: 7/23/2017 8:37:00 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

Date: 7/22/2017 11:46:00 PM

" uh-huh," too much fun pays a price... good write ~*

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/23/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. If you're gonna play, you gotta pay!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/22/2017 8:43:00 PM

instant gratification has its own consequences... a powerful read and grreat form, daniel... huggs

Daniel Turner
Date: 7/23/2017 8:29:00 AM

Thank you, nette. Yes I agree. Everything has a price!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2017 7:06:00 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
Date: 7/23/2017 8:28:00 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.