Greed
...one of the seven deadly sins15 total reviews
Comment from Ella25
Share lots, the way God shared with us all He had. Realise what is important to thee and you will get out of greed. Well described deadly sin, hunger for things. Material things, many times not used as we use people more often for own benefit than we use things in our possession. the image is priceless. Blessings, Ella
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Share lots, the way God shared with us all He had. Realise what is important to thee and you will get out of greed. Well described deadly sin, hunger for things. Material things, many times not used as we use people more often for own benefit than we use things in our possession. the image is priceless. Blessings, Ella
Comment Written 21-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Ella,
I am sorry for the late reply, but my mother departed this life on Earth and went to Heaven on 12/21/2016, I just returned to the site today. Thanks so much for your review, rating and comments, they are greatly appreciated. Blessings.......Portia
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You are welcome, Portia. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keep strong. Sending my blessings. Ella
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Thank you my friend. Portia
Comment from winnona
A well-written contest entry. The larger letters with the dark background made the words easily readable. I think you completed the challenge of the contest well.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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A well-written contest entry. The larger letters with the dark background made the words easily readable. I think you completed the challenge of the contest well.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Winnona,
Please forgive me for this late reply, but my mother departed her life and went on to Heaven on 12/21/2016. I just returned to the site on today. Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings.......Portia
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I am sorry for your loss.
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Thank you my friend. Portia
Comment from Thal1959
Very nicely written with a good rhythm and well working rhymes. Written like a variation of a sonnet. I like the way the quatrains are written in the first person; describing the speaker's greed. Yet, the couplet is rendered in the third person as if to say, this is how you can be free of greed, but its too late for me. My only question is in the line, "Yes, my neighbor just brought a new car." Is the word intended "brought" or did you mean "bought?" Thanks.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Very nicely written with a good rhythm and well working rhymes. Written like a variation of a sonnet. I like the way the quatrains are written in the first person; describing the speaker's greed. Yet, the couplet is rendered in the third person as if to say, this is how you can be free of greed, but its too late for me. My only question is in the line, "Yes, my neighbor just brought a new car." Is the word intended "brought" or did you mean "bought?" Thanks.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Thal1959,
I am sorry about being late with this reply, but my mother departed her life and went on to Heaven on 12/21/2016, I just returned to the site on today.
Thanks so much for your review, rating and very kind review. Thank you for bringing the error to my attention. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Blessings my friend.........Portia
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Sorry for your loss, glad to have you back.
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Thank you my friend. Portia
Comment from Irish Rain
Amen. I think greed, the longing for what we don't have, and usually don't need, has to be the worse. Mainly because it says...'all that God has already given me, is not enough.' Loved this, blessings...
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Amen. I think greed, the longing for what we don't have, and usually don't need, has to be the worse. Mainly because it says...'all that God has already given me, is not enough.' Loved this, blessings...
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Thank you for your review and very kind comments. Lots of love......Blessings
Comment from seaglass
If ever there was a deadly in, this one is. It's damage spreads far and wide. Even some bible- quoting Christians twist scripture to validate their hunger for riches. Greedy times and a great poem that points it to our attention.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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If ever there was a deadly in, this one is. It's damage spreads far and wide. Even some bible- quoting Christians twist scripture to validate their hunger for riches. Greedy times and a great poem that points it to our attention.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Thank you for your review, your comments are very wise and true. Blessings......
Comment from papa55mike
This is so well written and I love that you have scripture to back you point.
I love the color scheme and the picture is perfect. Good luck in the contest. I wish I had a six for you.
Merry Christmas!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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This is so well written and I love that you have scripture to back you point.
I love the color scheme and the picture is perfect. Good luck in the contest. I wish I had a six for you.
Merry Christmas!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Your review and very kind comments means more than a six any day. Blessings and have a Merry Christmas.......
Comment from Pantygynt
No doubt about which one this is. We call it "greed" these days. the bible called it covetousness and following on from that the medieval poets had the lovely -sounding covertyse (four syllables, the final "e" is pronounced) and it got a couple of Chaucer's characters into big trouble in the Pardoner's tale.
the poet tells the story against himself, always a good literary device.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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No doubt about which one this is. We call it "greed" these days. the bible called it covetousness and following on from that the medieval poets had the lovely -sounding covertyse (four syllables, the final "e" is pronounced) and it got a couple of Chaucer's characters into big trouble in the Pardoner's tale.
the poet tells the story against himself, always a good literary device.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Pantygynt,
Thank you for your review and comments. Blessings....................
Comment from June Sargent
Great little poem that hits it on the head on man's greed. And the media only fans the selfish desire to acquire. When is it enough? Well done.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Great little poem that hits it on the head on man's greed. And the media only fans the selfish desire to acquire. When is it enough? Well done.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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June,
Thank you for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings............
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Greed is the one sin many people suffer from and they cannot see that it is wrong. They feel they work hard for what the possess and no one else may benefit by their wealth.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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A very well-written poem. Greed is the one sin many people suffer from and they cannot see that it is wrong. They feel they work hard for what the possess and no one else may benefit by their wealth.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Thank you for your review and very kind comments. Blessings........
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
You wrote on the harshest of the deadly sins which causes so much heartache and pain to one and all that are associated with the love of money and power. Excellent rhyme and flow
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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You wrote on the harshest of the deadly sins which causes so much heartache and pain to one and all that are associated with the love of money and power. Excellent rhyme and flow
Comment Written 20-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2016
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Thank you for your review and very kind comments. Blessings................
