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Open Poetry #51

The Danger of Jealousy

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2021-08-25 04:23 PM

Something horrid this way comes-
Or words to that effect.
The green-eyed monster jealousy-
More than one life has wrecked.
The dreaded child of pride, indeed
Is what it must be called.
Me, myself, and mine, the terms
Which keep the thing enthralled.
No thought of others ever enter-
The orbit of its lusts-
Possession is its strongest trait
Destroy, if it must.
If I can’t have it, no one shall-
In relations, please, take care-
Lest in surprise you one day find-
Your demon dwelling there.
The fate of millions, oh, so true
The choice is all your own
Keep emotions in control-
Or finish life alone.

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

1 posted 2021-08-25 05:04 PM

very well thought out and written and so so true...really enjoyed the flow of this, but even much more, the message.

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

2 posted 2021-08-28 06:50 PM

Wise words!

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

3 posted 2021-08-28 08:21 PM

I have always enjoyed your rhyme and cadence Gunslinger. Really well done.

Best wishes,
Kit

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