Three Fatal Sparks {Contest}

by BREEawNUHH   Jul 16, 2008


The hearts of all have been set on fire.
For money, love, and power are what they desire.
Not caring who gets hurt in the act.
They don't care about the impact.

Avarice; a miserable desire to gain wealth.
They pay no attention to their health.
It is all about the material possessions.
For it is the biggest of their obsessions.

Envy; green with it and full of discontent.
Completely overtaken with devious intent.
They want so badly what everyone else owns.
Can't help themselves, so they throw stones.

Pride; they worry too much for their own good.
So stuck on themselves to care like they should.
Willing to break hearts, dreams, and anything more.
They seem professional just like it's a chore.

The hearts of all have been set on fire.
The greed, hate, and selfishness will never tire.
This is a part of the life we are supposed to live in.
Why bother changing, when they all live in sin?

"Avarice, envy, pride,
Three fatal sparks, have set the hearts of all
On Fire." -- Dante Alighieri

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  • 15 years ago

    by Liz

    Really good

    i really like the little qoute at the bottom

    it sounds perfect for the poem
    gave it a 5

    oh and by the way

    its so true

  • 15 years ago

    by ReBecca

    At first this was hard to read. But after you get past the first verse (which was good) it all flowed well and the words were the bomb. I am someone who doesnt judge so much as the ryme (even though that is relevant) as the impact and delivery. You did well.

  • 15 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    I love philosophic poems and you did a great job with this one.
    It was an easy read and did convey its message well I picked up on the rhythm with no effort at all and the words fit the theme perfectly

    5/5

  • 15 years ago

    by S R P

    Wow.. simply wow. You describe these things so perfectly, and the rhythm of the poem just flows so easily.

    "The hearts of all have been set on fire.
    The greed, hate, and selfishness will never tire.
    This is a part of the life we are supposed to live in.
    Why bother changing, when they all live in sin?"

    This was my absolute favourite part. This could not have been worded more pefectly. You definitely have a contest nomination from me :)

  • 15 years ago

    by AmberSherrellxxIve Been Sitting Here Trying To Find Myselfxx

    Brillant!Your word choice was great and it flowed perfectly.I love how you ended it in a question.I usually critic poems on any mistakes I see but,honestly,I see none.5/5

    --amber--

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