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Choking Envy

envy germinates
in deep soil of discontent
and is quenched by acid rain

nourished by malice
its emerald suckers spread
and sap resentment's rich source

it may lie dormant
or fester in toxic thoughts
till re-kindled by desire

envy chokes the soul
ever left dissatisfied
it shall end its days alone



26.10.18



'deadly sins choka contest' : sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2018 1:49:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, Wendy. Well done.

Susan Palli

Date: 11/7/2018 12:39:00 PM

Amazing write, Wendy. Makes one think!

John Hamilton

Date: 11/7/2018 9:49:00 AM

Congrats on a great wining poem!

Deb Radke

Date: 11/6/2018 8:31:00 PM

This is great writing, Wendy. I agree with Abdul's assessment. Envy is truly a "monster". You've done a fantastic job in this poem. I especially like the last stanza. Congratulations on your win in the contest. My best. Deb

Abdul Malik

Date: 11/6/2018 6:04:00 PM

It's a good one. Even though I wrote on Anger, I believe, Envy is the baddest dude!. It's a malady of the mind. It's easier to deal with the hardship of life than an envious mind.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/6/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thanks for participating in my contest, Wendy!:-) Very well-written! Congratulations on your top win!

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/26/2018 10:21:00 PM

Great poetic words that aptly describe the envious heart, Wendy! Best of luck in the contest :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/26/2018 1:58:00 PM

Great verse Wendy ,oh so true. Good luck. Tom

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:17:00 PM

I have been guilty of this one in certain situations so I'm speaking to myself as much as anyone else, Tom. Thank you for your continued encouragement.

Jay Moore

Date: 10/26/2018 10:55:00 AM

True oh so true. Nicely done

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:24:00 PM

Thank you, Jay. Poetry writing can be uplifting but also reprimands us at times!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/26/2018 9:52:00 AM

Fester in toxic thoughts. Yes, envy does this. Nice tone Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:26:00 PM

Thank you again for your encouragement, Caren. I must research the subtle difference between 'jealousy' 'covetousness' and 'envy' though we should try to steer clear of them all!