The Root of All Evil

The Root of All Evil

A Poem by Dutch Jr.
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For the money contest...

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2010 Dutch Jr.


Author's Note

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

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Wow, this really kept me hooked from beginning to end. I do believe this was fantastic. Great job.

Posted 13 Years Ago


i liked the way u kept the reader interested by asking questions! i also liekd the way u said at the end i am money, nive to meet you! it made me go 'ahh i get it now' lol!! well done hun!!

Posted 13 Years Ago


nice way to keep the reader interested with the questions! Nice write!

Posted 13 Years Ago


wow that was great man

Posted 13 Years Ago


that was really, really good! you really know how to keep someone interested, like with the questions and all. i thoroughly enjoyed this =]

Posted 13 Years Ago


I like the flow and rhyme scheme here, and well, when it's a different rhythm, we are talking about filthy lucre, that passes through many, many hands at different speeds. Well done.

Posted 13 Years Ago


I like this, love the flow and rhyme scheme, they worked perfect for me. A very clever write on money This would make a cool song too and since you were listening to music, I'm thinking that came naturally.

Posted 13 Years Ago


I'm sure you've heard this plenty already, but you are brilliant. Never stop writing.

Posted 13 Years Ago


It's so true money is the root of all evil but sometimes we need a little evil to fill our pockets lol

Posted 13 Years Ago


I liked this. It is true money is the root of all evil. I agree because people kill just to get money. Like on the episode of Deadly Women. It was called Greed and they killed to get money. Well most of them killed for money. Others killed for a good time. Others killed to get revenge on someone. Others killed cause they were destined for it. Others killed small children and adults, but really money is the root of all evil. If you think about it and why people kill for it is just wrong. Or they just rob a bank. Money does control us in a way. I liked it though. Good write. Thanks for sharing. :)

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Dutch Jr.

Indianapolis, IN



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