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Indulge Me, do

Enormous I’m becoming. I am greed.
The neighbor’s car and house and lawn I want.
And even more than that becomes my need.
Know this. If I’m not fed, I’ll then grow gaunt.

Since some can have a void they cannot fill,
incessantly I’ll clamor to be fed.
A demon and unseen, I’m growing still.
I scream inside the quenchless person’s head.

I grasp and squeeze and bleed his inner core.
I do this more and more as I enlarge.
Then charity can stay with him no more.
Indulge me, do, and let ME be in charge!

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Paghunda Zahid

Date: 1/17/2024 5:01:00 AM

It's deep... Enjoy reading it

Bill Baker

Date: 1/15/2024 5:05:00 PM

Very deep and greedy thoughts here. I enjoyed reading your poetry today. Have a great day! my friend. Bill

Robert Schatz

Date: 1/15/2024 12:24:00 AM

It's hard imagine how this poem, Imagination, and A True and Silly Tale would emanate from the same pen. In a couple days no less... Blessings Andrea

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/16/2024 1:20:00 PM

I will take that as a compliment. I love being eclectic

Paige Hind

Date: 1/14/2024 3:39:00 PM

Very poignant. A lot of wisdom and insight- <3

John Lawless

Date: 1/13/2024 7:39:00 PM

Great write Andrea....now .... with a just a bit of plagiaristic chicanery it can be mine......hehehehee

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2024 9:41:00 PM

Ha!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2024 12:24:00 PM

It is true greed is a constant beggar. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. I appreciate the time spent there. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2024 3:48:00 PM

thanks, sara

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/13/2024 11:37:00 AM

Tough adversary greed is. Our culture bombards us with messages that consumption will solve any problem we face. As you point out all the time, a simple life is a good one. I find that certain feelings, once switched on, are very difficult to turn off. We have an evolutionary battle in a way since we come from animals fighting starvation. So when confronted with something to consume, there is an inclination to take it. no matter what.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2024 11:42:00 AM

I tend to only want something that is really important to me or something I see on sale like a pretty dress or ring. I don't mind the simple life, but it's fun to get gifts!!

Silent One

Date: 1/13/2024 11:03:00 AM

Great meter in your poem, I always struggle with iambic, I am not sure why... This is a good theme for her contest.. Best of luck..

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2024 11:24:00 AM

Thanks. Not always, but I find often that those who struggle with meter such as iambic are more prone to write free verse where the focus is more on unusual imagery and other poetic devices. I can rarely write in free verse the way I want it to be. It usually comes out like blank verse or prose poetry.

Jay Narain

Date: 1/13/2024 9:56:00 AM

Nice rhythmic poem. GL in contest.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/13/2024 9:31:00 AM

What a powerful and strong writ this is dear andrea, this must be for Reginas contest? I love the deep meaning here flowing with excellent rhymes, you do them so effortlessly! I just admire! Best wishes for the contest

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2024 10:42:00 AM

Thanks, and yes, for Regina. My mind's tempo is usually iambic, so I end up doing mostly rhymes and sonnets.