The Hungry Heart

In the shadows of human souls, it dwells,
A beast that lurks, its hunger swells.
Greed, a force that knows no end,
A craving that seeks to possess and bend.

With insatiable appetite, it seeks to amass,
Hoarding wealth, like an hourglass.
A gaping void that can't be filled,
A bottomless pit, desires distilled.

It preys upon compassion's light,
Darkening hearts with its blinding might.
Driven by an insidious thirst,
Greed devours souls, as hearts are coerced.

In pursuit of riches, it blinds our eyes,
To the suffering of the ones who cry.
It knows no mercy, nor remorse,
Consuming all in its relentless course.

Yet, in this hunger, lies a warning sign,
A lesson learned, through deeds unkind.
For when we yield to its allure,
Our spirit weakens, our virtues blur.

Let us resist its treacherous call,
And rise above its tempting thrall.
Seeking instead, a noble aim,
To share, to give, to break the chain.

For in the light of selflessness, we find,
A balm for souls, a heart refined.
In the embrace of love's embrace,
Greed's claws release, and hearts find grace.

Let empathy be our guiding star,
To quench the flames of greed, bizarre.
For in the end, it's love we'll crave,
A wealth of hearts, that truly saves.