The G

Greed,
It preys on you.
Consumes you,
Until you become it in itself.
And once you become greed.
You only grow.
You grow on others,
Until you consume them too.
It’s your greatest enemy,
And your closest friend.
It knows you all too well.
You’re weakness and your strength.
Beware of the G.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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