"Avarice of Adam"

There is a sufficiency in the world for a man's need but not for a man's greed. - Gandhi

We mere mortals,

Are but temporal beings.

Drowned by the wine of luxuries 

That life has to offer.

That being said, still suffices not

(Countless, numerous sins ongoing

Creating, still dreaming 

Of robots never-ending)

The forgotten warmth near the fireplace

And those which are eternal

Just to be swept away

By the broomsticks of the witch,

Just to be blinded by the lust of ambition.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

L.C. Jarrette,
"Avarice of Adam"
We mere mortals..temporal beings" leads into a piece which pleas with the mind to re-think or to re-examine life. Life is such a gift but is it treasured as a gift to relay good?
"Warmth near the fireplace." Greatly contrasts with "Just to be blinded by the lust of ambition."
Such a sad state! "drowned by the wine of luxuries."
Other lines which give great meaning within this poem; "And those which are eternal just to be swept away by the broomsticks of the witch, just to be blinded by the lust of ambition."
Yes, life is our opportunity to find the beauty and the work in simple needs of others and help. Your poem cried out of this need.
Great poem.
blessings,
Kathy

[L.C. Jarrette]

thank you for appreciating it..

[Raven Moonchild]

Absolutely brilliant poem!!!!

[L.C. Jarrette]

thank you for reading. :)

[keith]

'Drowned by the wine of luxuries 
That life has to offer.'
'Just to be blinded by the lust of ambition.'

what else is there to say?
well defined and descriptive

[L.C. Jarrette]

thank you for reading my poem.

[Elizabeth]

Wow, beautifully constructed poem with a great message. The title fits perfectly

[The earth (Titan maphah..]

Hey you killed it... wow I am impressed...

[L.C. Jarrette]

thanks for your support...

[L.C. Jarrette]

here's my newest entry.Happy reading!