The Seven Deadly Poems

I want you to try and figure which verse alludes to which sin... its fairly easy but I enjoy writing things that people have to think a little bit about to work them out.

There are cracks in my walls that she don’t have

There are spiders webs decorating my roof that she don’t have

My paintworks starting to run, hell I thought I was pretty once

Now I’ve got smaller chandeliers and warmer wine.

There are moths in my closets that she don’t have

And her carpets are finer than mine.

It burns a hole in my soul, guiding my hands to clutch and snatch

At the colours of the coins shining  in the corner of my eyes

It pulls at my heart this tantalizing gold that grants power to the poor

It rips through my life in expensive cars and feather boas

Pulling me to Dior and Versace, till I have more than all of you

A greater amount to rot away in golden safes.

Sugared sweets and tasteless figs sit on silver thrones

Near my table lie arrays of cutlery piled high time after time

A guard of grapes and chocolates protect my castle of red velvet

Goblets of intoxicating drinks with laces of salt crown my heartbeats

The battlements kept faithfully by aging cheeses and blue tinged moulds

They watch over the insatiable needs that gnaw within my bones

Molten gold and fire rushing through cavernous veins

Pulsing with a desire to maim, a cunning wish for ill flushing my skin

Peeling my armour back to reveal the heartless depth of my revenge

Caressing every sullen thought and letting them feed my lungs

Cruel kindness relieves my pain while tearing at your waiting lives

My mind cuts deeply, designing perfect downfalls.

I had a lot of love for life you see, till the drink slowed my hands

Now the comfort of dark rooms in the height of summer warmth calls to me

‘Come lie, come sleep, come wait’ they cry to my heavy lidded eyes.    

My dampened reserve has fallen into wasteful days and slow movements

The small pills that make me dream while awake steal my time away

Sedated leisures cover me in a softened haze.

I walk untouchable floating past your little, grotesque life

Under the camera flashes, I shine with the gloss of a royal queen

Achievements glow like the lights of the Parisian world alongside me

Centred in gold plated auras I run with the best and powerful, unlike you

I take large steps through stores selling grandeur and splendour in pitchers

Success lies like a perfume around my neck.

Raven locks and ocean eyes that invite me to drown in them

Coveting the way his hands rests on her hips with an air of want, I watch

Brushing past him I yearn for the closeness again, the feel of this skin on skin

Sculpted chest and chiseled jaw that captures, rivets my vision, stealing my focus

You steal innocence like a pickpocket, slipping glances down my neckline and waist

Ripping the desire to breathe far far away, replacing it for you

Author's Note

This is one of my first ever poems, just getting my toe in the water. So be mindful of that, please... I do enjoy playing with words and I don't care so much for the 'poetry rules' but I am trying to learn to make things flow a little better, I realise that hasn't worked so well here. Thank you :)

Reviews

[sette]

the first sin refers to envy, the second is greed, third is gluttony, fourth is wrath, fifth is sloth sixth is pride and seventh is lust. am i correct?

[Alice.H.Austen]

Yes, perfect!

[sette]

thanks did well in my religion class

[Hebe]

Stunning! you are very talented. I loved reading the verses each sin had wisdom and reality that touched the soul!

[Alice.H.Austen]

Omigoodness thank you, that’s really lovely to hear. Much appreciated

[Coyote Poetry]

Wow. You write with a experience pen. The words and thoughts. Hard and deep. Make the reader believe and want more. I like how you write. Thank you Alice for sharing the worthwhile and interesting words and thoughts. A outstanding poem.

Coyote

[Alice.H.Austen]

Thank you so much, that's so encouraging to hear.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome.

[WillaDanvers]

I love this. Well worded and penned extremely well. You are a talented writer my friend! The descriptions of each of the sins are surprisingly accurate, and well described. I also really like your choice of words, this is something that can make or break a piece, but in this case, it definitely helps out. Can't wait to see more of your work!

[Alice.H.Austen]

Thanks, stranger Xx gonna work on some shorter ones next.