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Oh, how they do shine How they move and flash about Bloating of prestige Garments and graces Conveniences and comforts Rides that roll and soar So, these things desired The grand baubles you long for Sparkling in their mounts Catching bright, the eye Speaking lies to your status And bleeding pockets ... Do they bloom in hearts? Is anyone the better For their gleam and glow? Is life extended? Do they fill the weary soul Or grant forgiveness? Please, know this one truth: All this wondrous elegance Each prized possession Is but a bright farce And will rust in the cold rain For the sake of LOVE ... Kindness, joy, passion Grace, charity and friendship Faith, hope ... life itself Are the TRUE treasures Hold them, precious, to your heart And count yourself blessed Let go the wanting And embrace all you have now All your heart ... can hold. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "One Of The Seven Deadly Sins" Poetry Contest Edward Ibeh, Judge & Sponsor. * Syllables counted at HowManySyllables.com

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2018 1:45:00 PM

Wwell penned, Gregory. Congrats on your top win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:37:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/7/2018 8:40:00 AM

CONGRATS to win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:37:00 PM

Thanks to you, Anisha.

Laura Leiser

Date: 11/6/2018 9:22:00 PM

You have such a unique and probing approach to your subject; in this case, envy. Love all the ways expressed here in another of your many outstanding poems, Gregory! Congrats on your win :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:36:00 PM

Oh, this is such a nice comment, Laura, and I so appreciate your kind words - so pleased you liked it! Blessings! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/6/2018 6:14:00 PM

Sin is simply that. Sin. Envy being an emotion that many deal with. It is very sad indeed. A happy heart, is being content with what you have. Congratulations Greg, on this win. ~ Brandy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:35:00 PM

Very well-said, my friend, and oh, so true! Many thanks and blessings for your kind comments, Brandy, as always! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2018 6:10:00 PM

You did outstanding with the theme, Gregory. A very well deserved first place. Congratulations.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:33:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea! :-) <3

Wendy Watson

Date: 11/6/2018 4:19:00 PM

I missed this the first time round,Gregory. The contrasting ideas presented are really effective. Congratulations.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:32:00 PM

Thank you very much, Wendy, that's so kind of you! :-) <3

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/6/2018 3:38:00 PM

Thanks for participating in my contest, Greg!:-) Great poem! Among my favs in the contest! Congratulations on your top win...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 2:32:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Edward - I'm honored and humbled to have placed so high, and so pleased you enjoyed my poem - this was fun! :-)

Susan Palli

Date: 11/2/2018 1:19:00 PM

Wondeful poem! Great words to live by All the best in the contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/2/2018 10:47:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Susan, I'm very glad you liked my poem. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3