Wendy Watson Poet Choka

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 November 11, 2018 at 1:49 PM Congrats on your top win, Wendy. Well done.

Susan Palli November 7, 2018 at 12:39 PM Amazing write, Wendy. Makes one think!

John Hamilton November 7, 2018 at 9:49 AM Congrats on a great wining poem!

Deb Radke November 6, 2018 at 8:31 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 Mandani November 6, 2018 at 6:04 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 November 6, 2018 at 4:04 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, Wendy!:-) Very well-written! Congratulations on your top win!

Laura Leiser October 26, 2018 at 10:21 PM Great poetic words that aptly describe the envious heart, Wendy! Best of luck in the contest :)

Tom Cunningham October 26, 2018 at 1:58 PM Great verse Wendy ,oh so true. Good luck. Tom Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:17 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 October 26, 2018 at 10:55 AM True oh so true. Nicely done Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:24 PM Thank you, Jay. Poetry writing can be uplifting but also reprimands us at times!

Caren Krutsinger October 26, 2018 at 9:52 AM Fester in toxic thoughts. Yes, envy does this. Nice tone Wendy. Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:26 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!

Chris Green October 26, 2018 at 9:31 AM That it shall. Nicely expressed Wendy. The emotions are running high in your wonderful poem. Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:27 PM You're a continual encouragement, Chris and I very much appreciate your considerable input!