Sloth

To those who only lie around all day
and fail to do the many things you should;
for those who take and take, yet never pay,
a sloth are you who does the world no good.

July 8, 2022 
for Margarita Lillico's Sin of Sloth Poetry Contest

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Ann Foster

July 11, 2022 at 8:01 AM

Wonderful, spot-on words. take and take... I know many that do that... Well done. Ann

Valsa George

July 10, 2022 at 8:36 PM

The blunt truth powerfullly expressed....Andrea ! The world has no use for such sloths !

Janice Canerdy

July 10, 2022 at 5:06 AM

WELL SAID, Andrea! Janice

Regina Mcintosh

July 10, 2022 at 3:13 AM

Adorable. Love it Andrea. God bless you. Love, Gina

Linda Alice Fowler

July 9, 2022 at 6:05 AM

Funny and yet sad Andrea. Great entry! Linda

Michael Tor

July 9, 2022 at 5:37 AM

the world is full of them Andrea. Sooner or later they find out theat they have nothing and they blame everyone else for not having anything. So sad in thinking you can have without contributing. Always a handout.

Joe Maverick

July 9, 2022 at 3:17 AM

A piece that has Got some academic thoughts Going round by the look of the many comments Andrea ' hope it gets a win )

Harry Horsman

July 8, 2022 at 8:27 PM

I've been called worse, Andrea, This poem, will strike home with some. Love it,

Rico Leffanta

July 8, 2022 at 7:18 PM

A graveyard is filled with people who have eternity to just lie around doing nothing. No need to rush it! Enjoyed!

Bill Baker

July 8, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Nice entry for the contest, Andrea. Good luck! Bill

Sara Kendrick

July 8, 2022 at 1:19 PM

Ahh!! Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. I guess there is a purpose for the sloth. I need to look it up to see how it fits into the eco system. There are takers and givers in life now and I guess always have been. I don't know why some people are takers only. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara