The Seven Deadly Sins: (2009) Poem by DM W

Pride

I am a mirror that reflects your ego.
I will always massage it, and tell
You how truly wonderful you are.
I will reveal your craving for power.


Wrath

I am a black knight with a bloodstained sword.
My anger constantly overwhelms me.
I shall unleash my fury on all my enemies!
I will take no prisoners.
I always leave behind me
A trail of death and destruction!



Envy

I am a green eyed monster.
I hate to see others succeed.
I am ugly, sullen and devious.
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To prevent you from
Achieving your desired goals.
I want what you have got,
Because I lack fulfilment.



Avarice

I am a golden man with four arms.
In two of them I hold bags of money;
Which cannot be procured from me.
The other two are welded to my body.
I cannot give, but I like to collect.
My heart is made of the coldest steel.
I'm never satisfied with my present fortune
For I'll always want more and more!



Gluttony

I am a ravenous wild boar with deadly tusks
Protruding from my rather large snout.
I left the meagre realms of my home
In the dark green forest a long time ago.
And now I dwell contentedly in the plentiful city.
I always wear a napkin around my neck;
That is stained with rancid food and wine.
I will eat you out of house and home, so to speak.
I can drink for England! I will leave your wells bone dry.
Even in times of drought and famine, I will be satiated.




Lust

I am a temptress.
Sometimes I wear a red dress.
Sometimes I wear nothing much at all.
I wear many different guises.
I will seduce you in the twinkling of an eye.
I will satisfy your every carnal desire.


Sloth

I am an obese, lazy good for nothing.
I lie on a huge sofa all day long.
I like to watch the world go by,
As I recline on the softest of cushions.