Sloth

In idle pleasure he spends aimless days
A waste of time, no motivation. 
He shows reluctance to divine design
His tag on life: no destination!
 
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Sin of Sloth Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Margarita Lillico
     © 16th July 2022

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/1/2024 9:41:00 PM

Sloths are adorable... in slow motion. That would be the life! Big hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 6/2/2024 2:23:00 AM

I do not have the time to do all I want to do, dear Eileen...and life is so short; I would not even dare think of idle pleasure, even though the temptation does occasionally arise :) Big hugs to you too my friend // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 8/20/2022 12:32:00 PM

this is both fun & sad in a way - awesome write, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2022 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Best regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/16/2022 12:32:00 PM

Your "Sloth" is a creative write. You nailed this one. Wish you would write more. Have a fun/great/blessed day writing away................

Paul Callus
Date: 8/23/2022 1:05:00 PM

Thank you for the complimentary comments and encouragement, Paula. May you too have have a blessed day! // paul

Bill Baker

Date: 7/29/2022 2:33:00 PM

Nice entry for this contest, Paul, it should place well my friend. Good imagery of a sloth. Have a great day! Bill

Paul Callus
Date: 7/30/2022 2:32:00 AM

Thank you, Bill. Pleased that you enjoyed. Have a nice weekend my friend. // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 7/24/2022 7:29:00 PM

Your theme and words Paul convey a message that all that fall into this description should take head and correct my friend. Hope you are well and are enjoying life in your creative writes. God bless you Paul,,,

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2022 2:28:00 AM

Thank you for the feedback, Michael. Life is busy but mostly kind :) Best regards, my friend // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/24/2022 2:55:00 AM

What a desperate soul he must be Paul, no direction, no care, no aim, or desire for life, he merely exists and is rotting from the inside out and from the outside in. An intense poem my friend. Blessings, warm regards and hugs dear Paul. Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/25/2022 1:25:00 AM

Thank you for the insightful comments, Jenny. What a waste of a life!! ~ Enjoy the week ahead, my friend. Warm regards and hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/21/2022 11:55:00 AM

Boy does this cover sloth in a nutshell Paul! Everyone needs a goal to reach for, but some go through most of their life without one. An Excellent entry for the contest. Blessings xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 7/21/2022 2:40:00 PM

Thank you Connie. I believe that life is a celebration, even though it can be tough on us at times. I'm pleased you enjoyed my little offering. ~ Warm regards & blessings my dear friend. // paul

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/20/2022 7:41:00 PM

"His tag on life: no destination!" An exact definition of a sloth. Life is worth the living. So sad, that many fail to appreciate the simple things. Your thoughts hold so much truth, my dear friend. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 7/21/2022 2:29:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with insightful comments, Brandy. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Hugs // paul

Gary Radice

Date: 7/20/2022 5:53:00 AM

Paul, your rhyme had me looking up some facts about the sloth in Google Land: "..They are covered in algae, they have extra, creepy vertebrae and gross, long claws, they screech to attract a mate, and they are willing to eat liquid-y human waste.." I don't think I could ever like a sloth Paul but I have to say that I love your poem. Good luck in the contest. Cheers - Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2022 5:59:00 AM

You are a devil for punishment, Gary :) I am too much of a sloth sometimes to go looking things up!! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 7/18/2022 11:55:00 AM

yes, you've definitely nailed this! I hope things are well with you in sunny Malta, my friend - we're having a heatwave over here at the moment

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2022 9:43:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. We've been having a heatwave for the past few weeks :) I's even too hot to go to the sea, even though it's just round the corner! ~ Regards // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/18/2022 10:28:00 AM

I love it Paul. So descriptive and relevant. NO destination says it all ! Hugs and blessings to you my friend, Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2022 9:45:00 AM

Thank you, Susan; your comments are always appreciated. Hugs & blessings to you, too, my friend. // paul

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/17/2022 4:08:00 AM

Wonderful write. I'm sure it will win. God bless you. Love, Gina

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2022 9:41:00 AM

Thank you for liking and for the faith you have in my entry, Gina. Warm regards & Blessings // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/17/2022 12:46:00 AM

How dull life would be if we lived our lives like that, no purpose or direction. Good luck in the contest Paul. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2022 1:21:00 AM

I totally agree with you, Tom. Have a lovely and blessed Sunday, my friend // paul

Valsa George

Date: 7/16/2022 8:33:00 PM

With no motivation, no destination and just idle pleasures, his life is likely to be an utter failure .....! How can such a man perceive the divine design! Every tenet of a lazy man has come together in him. Great entry for the contest, dear friend !

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2022 1:22:00 AM

Thank you so much for your insightful comments, Valsa. Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards & Blessings // paul