Tag Archives: seven deadly sins

Seven: Pride

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Helen

How do I love me, let me count the ways I love me every morn and every night Each day I wake, I’m held within my sight And dance my dance arising from my grace I love my heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Air | Tagged conceit, homage, poetry, pride, self love, seven deadly sins, vanity | 4 Comments

My eyes oh so green glitter outwards surveying all just beyond my grasp Yet others have what I would have It cuts so deep within as I wait without Dare I question the decisions of the world? Do others see … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire | Tagged competition, desire, Envy, poetry, seven deadly sins, wanting, yearning | 2 Comments

Five: Wrath

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Helen

This darkness arises From my rage Distilled as this form Black winged Red eyed Slavoring beast You are me In unearthly form I know this is true So how must I welcome This terrible host? Divine or diabolic Through this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire | Tagged anger, beast, dark, Demon, divine, poetry, rage, self identity, seven deadly sins, wrath | 2 Comments

Four: Sloth

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Helen

I cannot study anymore I know the games I know the score I feel that I Must sleep instead To drink the potions Of the dead The pomegranate seeds are nice A perfect flavour For our device Down within The … Continue reading →

Posted in Air | Tagged death, Dreams, Hades, poetry, pomegranate, seven deadly sins, sleep, sloth | 2 Comments

Three: Greed

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Helen

If I take it all It is not enough If I leave the scraps I will feel short changed All the dollars glide Up into my eyes To leave even one Is to be deranged I no longer sleep Ravaged … Continue reading →

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Two: Gluttony

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Helen

I will not choose I will consume it all Dark or light Dull or bright I’ll take it all I need the taste The wicked true delight There’s none for you It’s not for two This shines too bright It … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth | Tagged chocolate, choice, desire, food, gluttony, hunger, poetry, seven deadly sins, sweet | 5 Comments

One: Lust

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Helen

Strawberry delight I consume you All electric Unbidden and unconquerable Let me surrender To waves of pure energy You move inside of me Above and over me And I’m consuming you As you’re consuming me All over beauty In … Continue reading →