Love Poem: The Deadly Seven
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Written by: Balveen Cheema

The Deadly Seven

Like an indolent sloth I lay effortlessly in my mother's womb

With a cry I floated out into the devilish world of harbouring sins

As a dwarf gluttony kept me in peace and in a happy mode

Wobbling on my toes I showed violent anger at my mother's divided attention

I grew envious at the arrival of little siblings that brooked in all my tension

The joy in my world often corroded as I lusted for love and over possessiveness

Over the years the dwarfed sins grew up into a gigantic pride 

After conquering and strapping in my wilful sinister vices 

All frustrations burnt down to ashes for a fulfilled life of virtues





January 28, 2016

Contest: The Deadly Seven