Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

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Living Hell

Damned by the devil's curse upon my heart
I pace the lonely bridge twixt love and hate
Stalked by death's shadow from the very start
Forsaken by the guiding hand of fate

My restless soul sleeps in the tangled thorns
Nursed by the acrid milk of bitter weed
Tormented nightly by old lovers scorned
And haunted by a score of sinful deeds

Pray, take me now to storm the gates of hell
Confront the wicked one and question why
Twas reason for my birth under his spell
To live a loveless life until I die

I curse this lonely life given to me
The fire of hell is all t'will set me free


  an original poem by Daniel Turner

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Margarita Lillico March 5, 2023 at 8:35 AM The title fits Dark poem’s bits! And beautiful! Daniel Turner March 5, 2023 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Maggie:)

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 22, 2016 at 12:56 PM Powerful poem, Daniel. A clarion call for answers to the eternal "why." Masterpiece, bro. A 7 all the way up to 11! Great pen strokes here, Mr. Poet Man. Love and peace to you.

Elissa Quigley September 16, 2016 at 10:48 AM Great use of words!!!! Daniel Turner September 16, 2016 at 1:16 PM Thank you, Elissa:):)

Bl Devnath August 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM Emotion of true sentiment of a being who was misguided previously by devilish inner quality now releasing all sins in the burning fire of repentance. Excellently done my dear friend. A 7. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl

Michelle Corbin July 28, 2016 at 8:18 AM I definitely felt this one. Loved it. Daniel Turner July 28, 2016 at 9:18 AM Thank you Michelle. I really appreciate your time and supporting comments.

Tanis Troutman July 26, 2016 at 9:29 PM Wow, I could almost feel the pain ! Daniel Turner July 27, 2016 at 6:17 AM Thank you Tanis. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Beejadhur Sewumber July 25, 2016 at 5:35 PM Nice poem. It's universal feeling and experience for some. Daniel Turner July 25, 2016 at 5:46 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It is merely a poem from the dark side of my muse. I have been blessed with many many loves in my life.

Indiana Shaw July 23, 2016 at 9:29 PM "Wow" scarey emotions felt there - nice job . . . : ) Daniel Turner July 24, 2016 at 5:31 AM Thank you Indiana. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Sandra Haight July 22, 2016 at 12:16 PM Wow...Daniel...so very dark and so powerfully expressed in a flawless Sonnet. Glad to read below...'it's only a poem'! 7+Fav for me. Sandra Daniel Turner July 22, 2016 at 1:13 PM Thank you Mrs Sandra. You are so kind. Yes, I'm still trying to master the form. It just came out a little dark. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Tom Quigley July 22, 2016 at 7:19 AM Amazing write!! Dark is the word. Hopefully a bit of therapy in this exquisitely crafted gem...The differing starting points and momentum that everyone seems to have is one reason I strongly suspect this isn't our first go-round here...just guessing... Daniel Turner July 22, 2016 at 7:29 AM It is simply a painting. Perhaps a tad of therapy but unintentional. I was really working on form and content. I think we all have a dark side. This is just what came out after reading some of Shakespeare's sonnets. Thank you for your wonderful comments and insight, Tom.

Tim Smith July 21, 2016 at 7:35 PM A little dark for you DT but I can hear you loud and clear. Daniel Turner July 21, 2016 at 7:40 PM I've been reading Shakespeare's sonnets and somehow this is what came out. I believe it is perfect iambic pentameter. It's just a poem! Thanks for stopping by my friend. I really appreciate your continued support.