Pride I am the one
A peacock with no equal
Source of all seven
Lust beyond a name
Money, food, more fame, and sex
Blown to me by winds
Gluttony by name
Food, drink, expense, let all come
Overindulge me
Greed, I need some more
Nothing exceeds like excess
More, more, more for me
Envy, green it is
Jealous of what others have
Covet all for me
Sloth, my deadly sin
Why should I do anything
Laziness abides
Wrath my booming rage
Hatred and anger I feel
Self destructiveness.
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[Author's note: The "Seven Deadly Sins" concept originates in Christian theology and tradition. These sins are considered particularly severe and are associated with moral transgressions that can lead to damnation if not repented. The list of the Seven Deadly Sins developed over time, but Pope Gregory I most famously formalized it in the 6th century.]
Till next time,
Calvin
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Calvin London
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