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Money- the Poisonous Honey

As powerful as an earth tremor that can tear the clinged earth plates apart,
As strong as a lie that can break the glass of trust into pieces,
As significant as a plastic face that can easily wipe out deformities,
As realistic as a fake smile that can turn twinkling eyes into an endless ocean,
As terrible as the hunger cry of an abandoned child.

Dangerous to the extent of rising forest fire,
Decisive to the extent of a fake friend,
Dominant to the range of an unethical political voice,
Indecent to the core of an uneducated mind,
Unexpected as the danger of a shipwreck. 


As menacing as -

a brick of betrayal that could break the brawny wall of honesty,
one toxic drop that could turn His adorable Adam into a lump of ash,
a single fire spark that could snatch the 
food away from the innocent forest life 
a luring pitcher tube that could melt the little life in its juices.

The root of vengeance 
The seed of sorrow
The decimating desire
The minacious avarice 

And that rules the kings, 
Governs the supreme power, 
Mortifies the stony broke mob, 
Banishes even the brilliance and virtuosity 

It's not just a piece of printed paper, 
Not just a coin of stamped metal.

Salute to you dear specie
Kudos to you dear penny
You are Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omnificent.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
January 30, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Yes, indeed. Money is 'the dangerous honey.' Nicely conceived and penned, Swetha. Much food on which to brood! Best wishes, Gershon...and welcome to the Soup by the way. Glad to have you aboard!
Vangaveti Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 12:20 AM
Thanks a lot Greshon. :)
Shines Avatar
January 19, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Very strong worded poem and enjoyed reading it.Welcome to poetry Soup!:)Have a great day
Vangaveti Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 1:23 AM
Glad that you enjoyed it.. thank you so much:)
Messina Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 10:12 PM
Wonderful poetry, Swetha! Yes, welcome to this awesome world of poetry friends. Blessings...Charlie
Vangaveti Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 1:22 AM
Thanks a lot :)
Trifiatis Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 6:28 AM
Profound and provoking Free Verse dearest new friend, Swetha! Welcome! My you stay with us for a long, long time! God e with you!
Vangaveti Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Hello Mr.Trifiatis. Thank you so much. Your words are so warm and encouraging.
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