The Root of All Evil

For the money contest...

Who am I? I'll throw you a hint,

Small, crisp note, accompanies lint,

Something like a genie when spent,

Nice jewelry, next month's rent,

Multitudes of wishes fulfilled,

Need protection? How about cold steel?

 

Still not ringing any bells?

 

Well, I am the shadow of dreams,

Provider of life and death,

Every breath of my scent, similar to a hit of meth.

Landed many a men in a realm of avarice,

Have and have nots? Oh, you don't know the half of it,

They yearn for my touch; like cold lips, reminisce the last kiss,

 

Atop every ladder of prosperity, the utmost rung,

Yet still lurking underground, six feet; old, but so young,

Darker and colder than the ninth circle, yet brighter than the sun.

Man's most intimate mate, call me his inanimate wife,

The facilitator of his happiness and pride, and his pain and strife,

Unlocked his generosites, and his inner demons, I control his life.

 

Jog any memories?

 

No? Okay, here comes another clue,

Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, Benjamin, just to name a few.

Put me close to your heart, or at the bottom of your shoe,

It matters not; my physical stance, because, in all truth,

I am your mentality. That's right, I control you, too.

Avarice, Greed, and Gluttony are the fruits; I am the root.

 

I am Money, nice to meet you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I know the flow and rhyme schemes are off, but I listen to music when I write, and I kept switching beats.

Reviews

[Ashley.M.E]

I knew what it was before reading it, would have made it more interesting if you wouldn't have put it was money at the end, so people could guess.
Other then that a really good poem, I liked all the hints very interesting way to put a poem, a way I would have never thought of.
Though it is very true that money controls almost everything we do...

[Ruth]

This is downright AWESOME! lol A really clever piece hon, I LOVE this!
Money sure is the root of all evil, interesting the Illuminati symbolism on the dollar too!
Excellent piece!
xx

[Denise Deas]

Wow. That's a different way of looking at it. This is great. It's easy to see money this way. Wow. love it.

[kayla garcia]

i love it interesting

[Minki]

I really, really LOVE this! It reminds me of my favorite rap songs, but in poetry form. I could feel the rhythm of the beat in my head as I read it. I can't wait to read more of your work.

[gsoagt]

Very mature writing from one so young...

[Roxie Demonia]

that sounds kool what kind of music. we all have been the root at times

[Ladie NiQue]

I really enjoyed reading this.. Your rhyme scheme was perfect to me.. I loved the way you described the impact money has on people. So much talent. Keep it up.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I love this and it is akin just a bit to Sympathy for the Devil ..just to me probably.
The rhyme and beat seemed fine as i read.
You have so many good metaphors and images .. good one!

Chloe

[Emotiionsz]

I love it !!! my Favorite lines are " Provider of life and death, Every breath of my scent, similar to a hit of meth" and "I am your mentality. That's right, I control you, too. Avarice, Greed, and Gluttony are the fruits; I am the root.I am Money, nice to meet you."
A well executed poem and the truth...lovely.