Deadly Punishments

They broke their pride upon a wheel
As envy froze in ice
Fire and brimstone smothered lust
Gluttons swallowed toads and mice-
Anger was dismemberedv alive
Greed in boiling oil drips
A pit of snakes,sloth..now..so..slowly...slips.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richardson Avatar
June 14, 2008 at 9:44 AM
Very good piece. Honestly, I had to read it a few times because it felt like reading Revelations. It shook me because I must admit I have been prideful, a glutton, angry and greedy. I had to pray for forgiveness after reading this. Thanks for scaring...I mean sharing. :-) ~Des Juan
Kelly Avatar
June 12, 2008 at 9:24 AM
7 out of 7 for the 7 " Deadlies "......
Reynolds Avatar
June 12, 2008 at 2:54 AM
Oh, that was REALLY really good...the flow was perfect and content brimming with wrath and truth. Very well done, Brian. Bless you always, Kristin
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