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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2012-05-01 04:21 PM

The green-eyed monster
is lurking about,
spewing fire
from a sullen pout.
Wrecking havoc
on friend and foe.
Having learned nothing
from what has gone before.
I shudder for those
who are so inclined,
for Karma is following
close behind,
wearing that patient
all-knowing smile
as she prepares to
reprimand her wayward child.

Ida Werrett

[This message has been edited by Marchmadness (05-01-2012 05:25 PM).]

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-05-01 04:33 PM

Hah! I posted one of mine about the green-eyed monster called, "Man and His Burden." Our minds think alike, Ida.

But you are right, Karma can inflict total wreckage on this situation.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

2 posted 2012-05-01 04:55 PM

Right on Ida
I like how you brought this to a conclusion.

Good work!

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2012-05-01 05:44 PM

Thanks, Jerry. I guess jealous people can't help themselves but I find it to be the ugliest of emotions.
Ida

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2012-05-01 05:46 PM

Thanks for commenting, Eric. This is the conclusion I have observed when jealousy rears it's head.
Ida

Eloise
Senior Member

since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

5 posted 2012-05-01 06:40 PM

How true this is when it rears it's ugly head! Good read.

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

6 posted 2012-05-01 07:13 PM

You put it perfectly...Jealousy is so damaging...I love the way you wrote about it...great read...

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2012-05-09 01:39 AM

Nice...James

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2012-05-09 05:31 AM

quote:
The green-eyed monster
is lurking about,
spewing fire
from a sullen pout.
Wrecking havoc
on friend and foe.
Having learned nothing
from what has gone before.
I shudder for those
who are so inclined,
for Karma is following
close behind,
wearing that patient
all-knowing smile
as she prepares to
reprimand her wayward child.

This is a gem, dear Ida, so true and written with mastery.

Margherita

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

9 posted 2012-05-09 08:32 AM

Thank you Eloise and Startime. I appreciate your comments.
Ida

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

10 posted 2012-05-09 08:39 AM

Thank you, James.
Ida

Thank you, Margherita. I've had this poem in my head for a while now. I've watched people make horrible messes of their lives because of this very ugly emotion and it's not only relationship jealousy but jealousy of what others have, how they look etc. and it never ends well.
Ida

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

11 posted 2012-05-09 02:00 PM

I read this a few times, and noticed the little green dragon as your icon. (Made me smile.)

Jealousy...I've been playing "Everybody Hurts" on loop, and I'm going to drive my family loopy if I don't stop.

Not sure if I'm missing something, but if I am, I'm glad. I've had my share.

I've moved on to ENVY.

And so few things do end well, but your poetry has a way...

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