Sin of Sloth

Do you fear productivity
and lay your sloth upon the Lord?
Is indolence your proclivity?
Satan surely loves your accord.

But Satan is the Devil.
He will not fill your larder.
In your apathy he’ll revel.
Wake up and try a little harder!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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July 15, 2022 at 12:52 PM
Love the wake-up and try a little harder... so true... well done... Ann
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February 28, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Don't know how I missed this comment before Ann - from 7 months ago! I apologize for the late response! Thank you for reading and commenting! :)
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July 4, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Perfecto! Good luck in the contest, Linda
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July 5, 2022 at 4:40 AM
So many thanks for your kind visit and wishes! Linda
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July 4, 2022 at 6:55 PM
Very nice!! Idle hands - Satan's workshop. :) gw
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July 4, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Thank you my friend gw. Appreciate the compliment. :) Linda
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July 4, 2022 at 1:02 PM
Your "Sin of Sloth" is a powerful write. Have a blessed day............
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July 4, 2022 at 6:23 PM
Thanks Paula. Glad for your visit and thanks for the encouragement! Linda
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