SIN TO WIN

Good souls turn bad and lose their sense of self
When they’re drawn to lust for advertised wealth
They disregard their morals, values and health
Whilst sinning for material things under stealth

Transformations range from gradual to abrupt
Souls so pleasant until they become corrupt
Painfully sad how integrity can end up bankrupt
As materialism makes vanity and envy erupt

Focus shifts to the quickest route to a payday
And deciding which riches to put on display
But the sinful deeds done, they neglect to say
In an effort to keep guilt and judgment at bay

Flesh warm in lavish clothes yet souls are freezing
However much they attain, there is no easing
Though they risk getting harmed or going to prison
They sin more and more, the rewards are pleasing

Perhaps they had little and went for long without
May explain why they worship money, so devout
Whether that’s justified is very much in doubt
But, for them, sinning to win is what life’s about

K.G. says…

This piece addresses an issue which is increasingly prevalent in today’s society, particularly among younger generations. Materialism and consumerism have taken over to the extent that (nearly) everyone wants to be seen as having “made it” in life. Success only seems to be measured by financial riches and those unable to showcase wealth are sadly seen as “losing”.

Consequently, it is becoming acceptable and justifiable to make money and material gains via whichever means possible. There is now little regard for how someone “makes it” – be it whether it is illegal, immoral or comes at a cost to themselves and others.