Human Vices

We all have flaws and imperfections, 

That lead us down the path of vices. 

Greed, anger, lust, and pride, 

Our downfall, these are often sided.

 

Greed clouds our judgement with desire, 

For wealth and power that never tire. 

We reach and grasp, but never find, 

The happiness and peace of mind.

 

Anger and hatred, like a fire, 

Burns within and takes us higher. 

Blinding us to reason and right,

It leads us to endless night.

 

Lust for pleasure, for flesh and fame, 

Drives us to play a never-ending game. 

We search for love in all the wrong places, 

Ignoring the beauty in familiar faces.

 

Pride, the deadliest of all vices, 

Blinds us to our own limitations. 

We believe we're better than the rest, 

Forgetting that we too are blessed.

 

These vices are the demons within, 

The source of pain, sorrow and sin. 

They lead us away from what's true, 

And rob us of the good we can do.

 

It is only through self-reflection, 

That we can learn to take correction. 

We must face our vices head on, 

And let our better selves shine upon.

 

For it's never too late to change, 

To rid ourselves of these vices strange. 

And live our lives with grace and peace,

Bringing joy, love and happiness to all who see