John Lawless Poet I do not know?

A CROWN OF HORNETS

For what is pride but an ego's false facade

Greed a fallow field of need

Lust a liars claim of love

Wrath a harbinger of hate

Gluttony a beggars fitful dream

Envy a failures silken cloak

Sloth an active acquiescence

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Eve Roper November 26, 2023 at 7:35 PM A crown of hornets you've explained for sure.

Gershon Wolf November 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM Classic write, John. In the tradition of great orators such as Cassius, Brutus, Marc Antony, and even old Late-Night-Show Host Steve Allen... Love it, really. Fine penning. ~ Gershon

Lin Lane November 26, 2023 at 6:50 AM Personality traits of the lame, wicked and wealthy

Jennifer Proxenos November 25, 2023 at 7:46 AM Congratulations dear friend on your inclusion of your awesome poetry in Poetry Soups third Anthology - Reflections on the Important Things. Blessings, Jennifer.