The Deadly Seven
The deadly seven
Although engulfed in sea's stormy stride,
even the killer tides failed to eat false pride,
Living entirely in self, want and greed,
creating divide in name of colour, caste and creed,
Kindness, sincerity and love that were must,
through entire life we were wrapped up in lust,
No help came as ship dwindled for an anchor,
Despair floated as we sank in our own anger,
As if born to live forever, nurtured gluttony,
Ate up resources and nature's harmony,
Sparked the green eyed monster in malignity,
Friends surpassing, blazing embers of envy,
Not working hard as the worthy, lying in sloth,
Losing effervescence and expecting froth,
Only if a man could shun the deadly seven,
will open the golden gates to serene heaven.
Written Jan 30th, 2016
For contest by John lawless
Contest judged- Feb 25th, 2016
Awarded N/A
Now entered for "Second chance 2" poetry contest by Eve
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