Greed

by Akaninyene Umoh

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, "Avarice", engraving- 1558

Beware of men with greed,
For in them are sadistic creed,
They maybe cordial but very discreet,
In order to learn your own secret.


They overflow their hearts with desire,
And in selfishness they build their empire,
A kingdom that is rule in deceit,
And the intent of their mind is to covet.


Their itching palms are ever preying,
Grasping at the wealth of other being,
In avarice and impatient, they cheat their mate,
Hurting others to gratify themselves.


Generosity and benevolence is oft their path,
For all they care is to satisfied their mouth,
With money and victuals, from the efforts of others,
Sometime they are genial, but only to cause you distress.