“Deceit” in Exactly 100 Words
Found this prompt: Write about “deceit” in exactly 100 words.
Deceit
A friend shares a lie with the intent of phrasing it as truth, the voice that says we need things beyond food, water, shelter, and dignity, the notion that power means success: deceit.
Tricks that our modern serpents slither out of their mouths as we lust over the juicy apple of greed, feelings of self-seeking motives, the idea that security is the ultimate goal: deceit.
What we love to do to others but feel betrayed when it is inflicted upon us: deceit.
The root of deceit is greed, root of greed is selfishness, and the root of selfishness is unrestricted pleasure.
Deceit.