Earthly Own

A Blinding Desire

To dream of untold riches and unlimited wealth,

to ignore the warnings of your depleting health.

To be blinded by greed and a thirst for power,

shall never be reached, by those whose intentions are dour.

The road to success is marked with temptations,

that shall stray many away, thousands of nations.

The unattainable diamond, that once reached,

is heavy with isolation, sorrow, love leached.

That one beautiful girl, that was once only yours,

but for now you're among those who she ignores.

For once you've landed in the world of perfection,

you will be cursed with the darkness wrought with tension.

You've reached your dream, but are you truly satisfied?

Your answer is hesitant, face drained with regret.

You're attractive, and rich, so why so mystified?

Ask yourself, these questions and see about your reply,

but ignore the inner devil's answer, for he is quite sly.