The corrosion of greed, a slow decay
Eating away at all in its way
A desire for wealth, a lust for more
A path that leads to an empty core
At first, it seems like harmless want
But soon, it becomes a dominant haunt
Taking control of one's heart and soul
Leaving behind a gaping hole
The need for more, the thirst for power
A disease that spreads like a deadly flower
Manipulation, deceit, and lies
All in the name of a selfish prize
The corrosion of greed, a cancerous growth
A poison that consumes both the old and the youth
Eating away at morals and values
Replacing them with empty pursuits
But there is hope, a way to resist
To turn away from the materialist mist
To embrace a life of purpose and meaning
To prioritize love, kindness, and giving
For in the end, it is not wealth we seek
But a life of joy, love, and peace that speaks
So let us choose to resist the corrosion of greed
And live a life of generosity, a life of good deeds.
