Avarice

I wish for golden treasures
That glitter beneath my feet.
For silver signets
Adorning my hands.
I wish for beautiful rubies
And dazzling diamonds,
Large and round;
A giants blood and tears.
I wish for Midas’ touch,
Gold spreading from my fingertips
Trying to ease my raging hunger
That will forever burn strong.
I wish for gold and silver,
Jewels and antiques,
Livestock and servants,
Wealth of any form.
I wish for things
Which are never enough,
Are never fulfilling,
Never satisfying.
I wish…