Am I a Flower

Where lies the line,
between humility and pride,
when does ambition become greed.

How short is the distance,
from disapproval to wrath,
between admiration and envy.

How easy is it to turn,
infatuation to lust,
indulgence into gluttony.

Will we know when, 
relaxation becomes sloth,
or when a flower becomes just a weed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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April 25, 2025 at 6:43 AM
A thought provoking write indeed Jerry….a creative write! Love it! Debx
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April 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Perhaps it's all in how you look at it. From one Jerry to another "I like poems that give cause for thought"
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April 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
- Something to think about, Jerry ...excellently written :) - hugs
Sands Avatar
April 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Excellent poem Jerry. A Fave for me :)
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