An Original Poem on Vice & Virtue

in #esteem6 years ago (edited)

The Opposite of Virtue

One might say, a vice is a vise
never mind if metal or moral,
it’s basically the same device

with cunning moveable jaws
designed to fix us in place
and cheat us of a chance at grace

Impervious to all advice, habit
hotly whispers false reassurance
while tightening its iron grip

It takes no effort to slip into vice,
but virtue is trickier to stick to
like the back of a bucking bronco.

©Yahia Lababidi

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Really clever and well-developed concept. The word choice and rhythm is was on point. Nicely done, Yahia:)

Thank you, for listening and hearing, my friend 🙏🏼

Wow! Beautiful typography.

These people, their eyes and hearts are blinded by power.

And all the causes, lack of faith so that their eyes and hearts are blind.

I think the role of parents is very influential in fostering religious knowledge for the child for his life in the community so that he can distinguish between right and wrong.

Have a wonderful day, my friend.

Amazing poetry dear ,explains the real truth of life ,great post keep it up

Interesting remark... And what do you think "the real truth of life" is?

In my opinion .in the eyes of people the honest person is the fool ,cunning person is smarter ,whereas in long term the person who doesnt leave virtue and good work will always get sucess here in this life and hereafter

Well-spoken, I agree about benefits of long term virtue 🙏🏼

Honesty seems very harsh and tough but at the end is always fruitful

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