John Lawless Poet Choka

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 November 11, 2018 at 1:43 PM Well penned, John. Congrats on your top winner.

Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:22 PM Me too, loved the expression seeking’s seeking! Congrats!

Deb Radke November 6, 2018 at 8:16 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 November 6, 2018 at 4:13 PM Succinct but speaks volumes,John. Congratulations.

Edward Ibeh November 6, 2018 at 3:48 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, John!:-) Nicely done, my friend! Congratulations on your top win!

Sand Blown October 23, 2018 at 5:46 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 October 24, 2018 at 5:56 AM ...you may ask....but the answers are so elusive.