Burn it all down.
A small spark once took root
Inside the maiden’s heart
Healthy at first,
That evolved into a poison dart
Burn it all down.
The anger that grew
Into an inferno
Directed out at the world
Aimed like an arrow
Burn it all down.
Once it’s all done, she’ll strut
Through the smoke, bold as brass
Grinning at the world
She reduced to ash.
***Credit for the amazing image displayed alongside this poem goes to Marta Dahlig. I found her collection of the Seven Deadly Sins years and years ago. When I decided to embark on this project, I immediately recollected her collection and knew that I wanted to showcase her amazing art. If you love this picture, be sure to check out her other work on DeviantArt.
This series of poems was written in response to a prompt that I saw on Pinterest.
Wrath, also known as rage or anger, is perhaps the most physically destructive of all the seven deadly sins. Wrath is the perversion of honest anger or the over excessive obsession with revenge.
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Why the anger?
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Definitely because she is Wrath 😀
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How did she get that way?
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Based on this poem, a broken heart.
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That wasn’t clear to me.
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That’s quite alright 🙂 Poetry doesn’t always have to be obvious but if you want some hints…
Consider the first stanza, something taking root in the heart. The heart is associated with love. Healthy at first then turned to poison. The fun with poetry is often the interpretation 👍🏻
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But then that isn’t really love …. never was. Real love doesn’t turn into that. No matter what. I guess that is why I didn’t see the answer to the riddle. Cause I know differently.
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I agree, that true love is different than what we call love today. However, the woman “Wrath” in this poem could feel differently than you.
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This isn’t love …. it’s ego … Wrath would more likely to be caused by a loved one being harmed … than someone you truly love betraying you.
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In my opinion, wrath can be caused by a myriad of things. Everyone’s interpretations are different though 🙂
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❤❤
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Beautifully written 💕
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Thank you Christine! I’m kinda sad this SevenDeadlySins series is almost over!
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👍
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The last stanza is my favorite. Well done.
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Thank you so much!
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Wow, so powerful, KaylaAnn!!
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Thank you so much, Dorinda!
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You’re very welcome!
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Superb use of words. Well done!
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Thank you for such an awesome comment!
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I just spoke the truth Kaylaann. It really was wonderful.
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Thank you Laura! Checking out your blog now 🙂
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Thankyou!!!
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Oh, I like! You’re so good with this series, KaylaAnn.
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Thank you so much Eugenia! I’m having a lot of fun with it and I’m kinda bummed that it’s almost over. To keep it going, I was thinking about moving on and doing the same concept with the virtues as opposed to the vices 🤔
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Why not go for it! 😉
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I think I will! 😊
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Ending my evening on a high note reading such writing, lovely lady!
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Thank you so much Diana, your words make me smile!
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I like how you say the spark was ‘healthy at first’. It is good to remember that anything- zeal, ambition, even love- can become an unhealthy obsession.
I am also horrified by and drawn to this character in equal measure. It makes me think of Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl. (I know, I know… I’m a nerd.)
Anyway, what I’m really trying to say is… AWESOME JOB!
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Wow, thank you so much for this amazing compliment! Haha you’re a nerd? Me too! Explains why we get along so well ha!
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These are so awesome Kayla Ann!
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You are awesome Walt!
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