Paula M. Potter : Writing

Pretend

Pretend

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Rip my soul out with your barbed words Bite my lips and make them bleed Knock me down to my knees Tell me those lies you always say Take my beau..
I've Fallen Once Again

I\'ve Fallen Once Again

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


The walls of my existence are paper thin. They bare beautiful water color paintings of joy and sadness. As I caress the window covered in conden..
Christmas Cookie Queen

Christmas Cookie Queen

A Story by Paula M. Potter


I live in a quiet town, and I have lived here all my life. I pride myself in making the best cookies around. Aside from the normal holiday cheer tha..
Wrath

Wrath

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


WRATH ( IRA ) WRATH BURNING IN OUR CHEST SMOLDERING IN OUR MINDS INDESCRIBABLE FRUSTRATION EMOTIONS TURNING INTO ASH AND DUST TAKING US DO..
Vanity

Vanity

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


WE CLOAK OUR FLAWS IN BLANKET OF DENIAL * WE MUST NOT LET OTHERS SEE WHAT IS HIDDEN BENEATH * A GRAND ELUSION FOR ALL TO SEE * PRESENTED IN A..
Sloth

Sloth

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Sloth ( acedia ) Sloth the numbness wraps around As we slide into idleness Slowly hypnotizing us into believing Day to day things are not w..
Lust

Lust

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Lust ( luxuries ) lust pools up inside like a sticky lake of heat A desire that can not be quenched Risking health and reputation to sat..
Gluttony

Gluttony

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Gluttony ( gula ) Gluttony consuming without an end Maximum consumption An intake that subdues No paralyzes Sickening self to fill a voi..
Envy

Envy

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Envy It is the disease that infects our souls A beautiful emerald that draws us into the tangled vines So busy craving what others have We d..
Avarice

Avarice

A Poem by Paula M. Potter


Avarice ( avaritia ) Avarice raining down on us An insatiable thirst for wealth Gnawing at our insides Devouring from within as our pocket..

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