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Covetousness

consumed by longing a yearning for dreams un-sought pours emptiness upon life a hollow sorrow denies the truth of plenty obsessed with seeking’s seeking ©10/23/2018 for – One of The Seven Deadly Sins Poetry Contest sponsor – Edward Ibeh

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2018 1:43:00 PM

Well penned, John. Congrats on your top winner.

Susan Palli

Date: 11/7/2018 12:22:00 PM

Me too, loved the expression seeking’s seeking! Congrats!

Deb Radke

Date: 11/6/2018 8:16:00 PM

I love the line "obsessed with seeking's seeking". This is the perfect adjective for covetousness. Congratulations on your winning placement. Well done, here. My best. Deb

Wendy Watson

Date: 11/6/2018 4:13:00 PM

Succinct but speaks volumes,John. Congratulations.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/6/2018 3:48:00 PM

Thanks for participating in my contest, John!:-) Nicely done, my friend! Congratulations on your top win!

Sand Blown

Date: 10/23/2018 5:46:00 PM

andt, may i ask, as lucifer might ask, 'what unfilled dream have you...what is it you most desire...what do you yearn for mmmm' : )

John Lawless
Date: 10/24/2018 5:56:00 AM

...you may ask....but the answers are so elusive.