Susan Palli Poet Choka

Covetousness

Longing to possess
belongings of fellowman.
Perfidious unseen want
enrobed in sweetness.
Treachery rooted deep down.
Stealing begins in the heart.


One of The Seven Deadly Sins ' Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh 

October 16, 2018
(Matthew 15:19)

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Line Gauthier November 11, 2018 at 1:52 PM Well penned, Susan. Congrats on your top win.

Nette Onclaud November 8, 2018 at 4:43 PM what an impactful last line... congrats on your fine win, susan! Susan Palli November 9, 2018 at 12:56 AM Thanks, Nette!

Gershon Wolf November 7, 2018 at 3:10 PM Yes, so true!! The eyes and hands really do follow the heart! Well-penned. Congrats on your win in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon Susan Palli November 9, 2018 at 12:55 AM Thank you, Gershon!

John Hamilton November 7, 2018 at 9:47 AM Well done Sis, congrats on a fine win! Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:47 PM Thanks, John!

Deb Radke November 6, 2018 at 8:41 PM This is beautifully done. Your last three lines are devastating. Congratulations on your winning placement in the contest. Well deserved. My best. Deb Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:49 PM Thanks, Deb. Congrats to you too!

Edward Ibeh November 6, 2018 at 4:12 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, Susan!:-) Wonderfully done! Congratulations on your top win! Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:50 PM Thank you, Edward, for hosting this contest. I enjoyed reading all the poems. Great idea!

Harry Horsman October 24, 2018 at 4:04 PM Love this, the last line is superb.. Susan Palli October 25, 2018 at 2:56 PM Thanks, Harry.

Anil Deo October 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM amen: concisely, truthfully, gracefully said. Shalom shalom! Susan Palli October 25, 2018 at 2:55 PM Thanks, Anil!