Golden Fortune

Lustrous eyes and luminous face,

Her eyes reflected greed and mouth watered for more.

Rich, so rich her greed made her,

Nothing was left on earth that she couldn't own.

Wrapped in silk with gold and crystals,

Wealthy she was; wealthier was her greed.

Rubies and emeralds; all precious stones

Served on a silver platter to quench her thirst.

Craving for more; greed to acquire,

Sinful she became showing off the shiny treasures.

Chest of pearls and diamonds,

All the treasures she held so dear.

Drowned in possession,

Possession took control over her.

A woman of disgrace she became,

Wealth became her only power.

Hollow heart inside her,

Not of crystal or gold.

Desired to be loved immensely,

Passionate yet cold.

Only if she knew,

She needed no materialistic things to be loved,

Then she would be loved by someone.

Only if she knew,

To make her soul wealthy in character,

Then she would know,

Love is worth more than her wealth.

She lacked everything that her riches couldn’t buy,

She had everything but nothing at all,

Her greed brought her to a fall.

Her silken threads are not worth anymore,

Being proud and greedy she deplored.

Her body covered in luxurious jewels

Isn't pretty when her heart is dark,

It was then she realised,

Beauty within conquers all.