Ten (times 2) Haiku on Coveting ©
Is it possible
Many say that it is not
So why even care
One commandment that
Moses transmitted to us
Is to not covet
It’s foundational
One of the Ten Commandments
Basic to our faith
What is coveting
After all we all want things
That others possess
We know not to steal
We also know not to cheat
Somehow we still want
We can’t just erase
A desire to own it
That’s not possible
Does it need to be
A zero sum game for us
Pressure us to own
Another choice if
Supply is limited is
Accept our limits
If an object or
Service isn’t obtainable
Control is not ours
Coveting therefore
Is wanting to have control
Where control’s not ours
Coveting therefore
Is a fruitless attempt that
Leads to just failure
The way to combat
Coveting is to accept
Limits to control
Accepting limits
Brings an appreciation
For what you do have
Allowing yourself
This appreciation brings
Richness to your soul
This richness makes it
Possible to share the things
You already have
Hoarding can only
Result in frustration which
Leads to coveting
Sharing what you have
Leads to satisfaction and
Therefore happiness
Longing for something
Is not coveting if it’s
Reachable to all
Obtaining something
By means of hard work is called
Zeal not coveting
You shall not covet
A biblical commandment
Also sound advice
