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Jealousy of Circumstance

I may have, and you have not But that choice was never mine. While covet holds for what I’m not With what I haven’t, I’ll be fine. I was born, as who I am Never born to grow as king To be born as man, or as ma’am Neither context I can bring Raised within a circumstance A condition unlike yours No want towards another’s chance No envy for their flaws. Those cards you face I’ve never dealt But I’d gladly have some in my fate The course in which our tea leaves spelt I couldn’t write upon your slate. Congratulations for your life Don’t condemn me on my own I’d want your luck, but know there’s strife. Only some are born with thrones. * Just clearing the head

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/10/2016 5:22:00 PM

I feel this way from time to time, Mark. Life was never meant to be fair, that seems how it is to ME!

Mark Woods
Date: 7/10/2016 7:52:00 PM

Yep, just get up in the morning and put one foot in front of the other and move forward.

David Smith

Date: 7/10/2016 4:32:00 AM

but for the grace of . . Respect and helping people to be independent - only way to go. Good neighbours negate some of need for charity. Food in banks that have to pay rent. Sooner invite the neighbours over for tea or take food direct to someone else in need. You are nailing the human condition in your writes. David

Mark Woods
Date: 7/10/2016 5:48:00 AM

I'm not sure sometimes whether I am a mad man with a different look at the world or an ever hopeful dreamer. Most likely a combination of the two. Cheers for the visit

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/9/2016 6:00:00 PM

Along with riches comes the responsibility as it is not all it seems. I like your premise of acceptance Mark...wise words! 7 ; )

Mark Woods
Date: 7/10/2016 5:44:00 AM

Well it's never worth worrying about things we can't change. Jealousy, hate and want are heavy burdens to carry through life. It's so much easier to carry acceptance. It's light as a feather ; )

Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/8/2016 11:34:00 PM

Just clearing your head? I loved it, especially the first stanza, it is just so darn irreverently sharp and that 'so what' attitude continues with gems of wisdom and truth. I love it. I am so behind in reading you, one of my favs. So, as tired as I am, I'm going to try to catch up. If I fade, I'll be back. Please, clear your head often and frequently ... CayCay

Mark Woods
Date: 7/9/2016 12:07:00 AM

I wish I could win the lottery or was born into a rich family and have squillions of acres of farmland, but I'm just going to be me and I'll make the most of what I have. Those guys a bit luckier in life, good on "ya", make the most of it as well. No jealousy here. Cheers CayCay

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/7/2016 1:44:00 PM

filled with reflection and wonderful thoughts.. grreat write, mark..huggs

Mark Woods
Date: 7/8/2016 2:16:00 PM

I just wrote to put my thoughts in line. Rightly or wrongly I just think we need to accept life for what we have, realise sometimes it's not fair, and make the most of the opportunities we have. Thank you so much : )

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/5/2016 2:38:00 PM

I wish I could clear my head like this. I really like the wisdom in this write, Mark.

Mark Woods
Date: 7/5/2016 2:50:00 PM

Had a conversation with a guy yesterday and he was describing someone while complaining about the opportunity in front of them. We can't fix that nor should we hold it against someone. We can only play in the life we have, and it's our responsibility to make the best of that. Those that do I applaud