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Greediness

gripped with greed’s* pleasure entombed in self-owned great mine… there he languishes
*Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. July 9, 2019 2nd place, "Senryu about Greed..." Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 7/15/2019.

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Date: 7/17/2019 12:28:00 PM
This is really good, Beata, especially if interpreted metaphorically. ~ Congratulations on a merited win. Regards // paul
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Date: 7/16/2019 6:11:00 PM
very descriptive of greed. Congrats to you, Beata.
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Date: 7/15/2019 9:35:00 PM
So true, .. Congrats Beata
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Date: 7/15/2019 7:26:00 PM
Oh yes...languishes! Congratulations, Beata!
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Date: 7/15/2019 6:54:00 PM
Beata, congratulations on your winning placement with your clever senryu!
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