Daniel Turner Poet Sonnet

Why I Write

There are so many reasons why I write
With your indulgence, I will give a few
It helps to pass the time, alone at night
And cures my urge to purge my point of view

In metaphors of my life's chills and thrills
I relive times with rhymes about the miles
Sometimes I'll share my fears or tears from spills
But when I'm happy I hand out the smiles

I've seen so much and learned a thing or two
Especially 'bout self inflicted pain
I pass my lessons learned along to you
Perhaps providing shelter when it rains

It builds my confidence, once I am done
But most of all I write because it's fun.


   Self expression contest
   10/04/2018

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Marikate Kingston April 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM I feel the same as your last two lines. It is so rewarding when you finish and you feel surprised and proud, instead of frustrated and discouraged. It is also fun for me to write at night, learning from poets like you on this site. Merci :) Daniel Turner April 26, 2023 at 5:06 AM Thank you, Marikate. Such a sweet thing to say. I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a wonderful day:)

Regina Mcintosh July 18, 2021 at 4:59 PM Adorable. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Anna Hopper March 8, 2020 at 9:33 AM Yes! I can so relate! It definitely “cures my urge to purge my point of view”!!! Daniel Turner March 8, 2020 at 11:43 AM Hello Anna. Yes I am sure everyone likes to cure the urge to purge:) Wonderful to see you again . I hope all is well with you and yours.

Robert Kinard February 9, 2020 at 5:25 PM You and I, sir write for some of the same reasons. where we've been and what we've been through. And Yes! it's fun too. But I have a the bad habit of writing only when I'm inspired. Daniel Turner February 9, 2020 at 8:48 PM Thank you, Robert. Believe me, I have a hard time finding inspiration. The will is there, i just can't think of anything I want to write about.

Jennifer Proxenos March 2, 2019 at 6:32 AM This poem more less explains why I also write poetry, I am quite addicted to it and love the fact that the poetic licence is part of the reason we write. I steal time from work, (we have a Personnel Consultancy) but recently have been feeling a little guilty and try to bounce between the two, trying not to neglect either, a bit like walking the tightrope! This poem makes for excellent reading Daniel! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Carole Duet December 19, 2018 at 7:33 PM Yes, it is "fun" and sometimes just the perfect outlet for all those human emotions we feel but cannot always put into words verbally but with pen in hand it seems to flow more easily and hopefully by sharing it increases someone's caring and may even help another to say what they were not able without your/our poetry.

Vladislav Raven October 24, 2018 at 5:36 AM Hi Daniel, an exceptional Sonnet, giving such wonderful reasons for why you write. I can relate to some of these. I see congratulations are in order. A well deserved win for a wonderful poem my friend. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

Becca Teagan October 15, 2018 at 3:47 PM I think many of us can relate to these reasons for writing, Daniel. I know I can. I love the line, "And cures my urge to purge my point of view" I love the internal rhymes in that line and throughout the poem. Well done, my friend, and I see congratulations are in order! yay!

Roy Pett October 10, 2018 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Daniel, I totally agree with Heidi, excellent and inspirational poetry, you certainly hand out smiles my friend. :))

Heidi Sands October 10, 2018 at 11:16 AM And thankfully we get to read your excellent poetry. Very nice DT :)

Joanna Daniel October 9, 2018 at 10:42 PM Great reasons to write, DT:)

L. J. Carber October 6, 2018 at 4:40 PM Congrats Daniel on your 1st place win

Paul Callus October 6, 2018 at 3:38 PM There are many reasons why a poet writes, but satisfaction and fun are certainly noteworthy, Danny. Congratulations on your top win! Regards // paul

Curtis Moorman October 4, 2018 at 10:32 PM Daniel, those are great reasons to write and should apply to all of us. Congrats on a well deserved 1st place win, my friend. Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:46 PM Thank you, Curtis.

Gershon Wolf October 4, 2018 at 9:30 PM You have spoken eloquently for yourself, and for so many of us, including me, as well. Congrats on your win, Daniel. Best wishes, Gershon Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:46 PM Thank you, Gershon.

Brandy Nicole October 4, 2018 at 8:56 PM Exactly!! Writing is allowing emotions to touch the page, to let the imagination soar. :) And, of course- it is fun. Congratulations Daniel, on this win. ~ Brandy Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:45 PM Thank you, Brandy. Like i said, If it's not fun it should be:)

Connie Marcum Wong October 4, 2018 at 8:12 PM Back to congratulate you on your wonderful First Placement Daniel! I loved your entry! : ) Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:44 PM Thank you Mrs Connie. You're so sweet:)

Lindsay Laurie October 4, 2018 at 6:35 PM G'day Daniel … nice sonnet Mate with a message that almost every writer abides by. Really good insight - Lindsay Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:44 PM Thanks mate:) How's things down under?

Wendy Watson October 4, 2018 at 4:17 PM I'm so glad that you share your thoughts on life with us, Daniel. This was a pleasure to read. Wendy Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:43 PM Thank you, Wendy.

Nette Onclaud October 4, 2018 at 2:40 PM follow your bliss, daniel... your poetry is a gift; spill ink!...huggs Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:42 PM Thank you so much, nette:)

Connie Marcum Wong October 4, 2018 at 1:36 PM True poets feel compelled to write, it is in their blood. You are a true poet Daniel. This is lovely! : ) Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 10:41 PM Thank you, Mrs Connie. Glad you enjoyed it:)

Eve Roper October 4, 2018 at 1:07 PM You are a good poet.. you enable yourself to express your ideas and deep emotional feelings Eve Roper October 6, 2018 at 6:53 PM Yes, I am trying very hard to keep busy my little dog has a big part of it.. Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 1:11 PM Hello there sweetie. How are you doing. Thank you for the lovely compliment. Hoping you are well and keeping busy:)

Tom Cunningham October 4, 2018 at 12:19 PM A well written sonnet Daniel. Tom Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Tom.

Janice Canerdy October 4, 2018 at 10:53 AM I REALLY like this, Danny! Janice Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thank you, Janice. That makes me smile:)

Kim Rodrigues October 4, 2018 at 7:48 AM I had fun reading your sonnet! Purging point of view, chills and thrills, fears and tears, mostly because its fun! GL in contest! Daniel Turner October 4, 2018 at 9:23 AM Thank you, Kim. Glad you enjoyed it.

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