Deadly Nightshade

From ICE whence we came,

we learned where to find our WARM NEEDS,

in that cold, death-like limbo,

which our ancestors DEFIED,

it was our VICE,

not our VIRTUE,

that enabled our survival…

 

our weak flesh craves warmth, and LUST,

and exotic fulfillments,

the varied PLEASURES

and myriad LEISURES

of temptation…

and thus:   SOCIETY

in order that we may more easily satisfy our CRAVINGS…

 

SURVIVAL. IS. A. SIDE EFFECT. OF. SIN.

Reviews

[SpokenWord]

We have a need for instant gratification it drives our passions to create more so we can consume more. Interesting perspective that our survival is based or an effect of sin. On one hand we choose this survival and on the other we pretend it is the only way we know regardless of the scriptures. Peer into the looking glass your poem says to us and see our self as the beast we are lavishing in sin to fulfill our need. Your poem screams these needs out bold as we whisper them in the night and hide them in the dark while we pretend that it is in our nature to be good and pure.

Excellent write~

[Revolutionary]

Sin is a conception we place on our selves based on guilt.What makes you feel guilty might make me feel fulfilled.I doudt if a list of sins were not given to us all we would all have the same sins.Sin ca enable survival,but the very same sin may be the death of you.The sin of endulgence for instance is a double edge sword.You got me thinking with this one ZOe.I love it

[ice]

What she said! I am in agreement with all the statements..
Thank you for the truth-filled poem, which is highlighted in just the right places.

[Poeticadia]

Even taking altruism into account when thinking about society and survival... i guess we all tend to be more altruistic to those we are attracted to... given the choice... though we don't like to admit it! Certainly thought-provoking and well-presented too!

[Moflo]

"Survival is a side effect of sin" love it! The format was achieved perfectly, it didn't seem forced, so great job! I like it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your poem open the door to a long and fun discussion. What is the purpose of human beings and what do we need to survive? Every line could be added on to make the point clearer. I enjoy poetry like this one. Leave a open door for thoughts and reasons. A outstanding poem.
Coyote