Covetous

Awesome poem. Love it~ A FAVE for me.

Creative use of words with multiple layers of thoughts! Congratulations on your win Michelle :)

Loved this Michelle, very interesting your wordplay and use of rhyme, I think I made another mistake this should have ranked higher, sorry!

Love your wordplay in this: "to warily marry", "untripped from my lips", "rides my prideful hide". As always, your excellent grasp of the nuances of language, and careful selection and placement of words make this a work of art. Is it ironic to be covetous of your poem "Covetous"? Another great ending, Michelle. Honestly, you hold your own with the best. You have every right to be proud of this, and all your poetry. Love this.

I remember this one. Do be proud! xomo (not because I remember it, though that is a feet LOL)

I love the tempo and rolling phraseology in this one, not to mention the message and word use ... I'm not the biggest fan of the "battle rap" style of free verse and mixed form, but you have married the contexts and styles seamlessly here, and I love this! Going into my faves - thank you for steering me! :o) <3

Wish I could write this well…Very well penned free verse and rhyme.

I love mixing styles of poetry, as long as my ending works out well - you have penned an absolute gem by doing this and your poem is quite unique and wonderfully eloquent. Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Wow! Your potent pen spills profound thoughts in the most creative way upon the page, Michelle. I love this, the dramatic feeling, the rhymes, the no rhymes and the theme. Eloquence has arrived as well as artistic beauty. Another Fav! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Wise words indeed. You really had your creative hat on for this one. Have a great day.

a wonderful mixture of both free AND rhyme I spy in this one!! Fantastic.

Wow, a poetic gem, the theme and sentiment, your wealth here is an opulence of words, love your muse.

Very well written poem. I did not anticipate that ending, but I've shared those sentiments. My plans for who I want to be seem to be thwarted as well. Thanks for your visits.

Some very rich free verse here, Michelle, with great internal rhymes providing a measure of cadence and focus. The struggle with the devil in the last 3 lines is bordering on Faustian. Outstanding write, a fav for me ~ John

love your train of thought and internal rhyme in this piece... that ending is powerful...great write Michelle :) hugs

My pleasure to drop by. I appreciate your visit this morning. Hugs Rick. I enjoyed giving this one another read.

Back for more & to fave <3

Your rhyme is to die for. Superb, Michelle! A FAVE! Thanks, Gershon

I love this. Chewing on it.

I do admire the thinking process shadowing your words! Aloha! Rico

This made me smile Michelle. I feel I have so much yet to learn about poetry. It keeps my interest and challenges me daily. I enjoyed this Michelle. xxoo

thought provoking piece Michelle! I wish I was a better poet that's for sure but I have learned so much and am still learning:-) hugs jan xx

Enjoyed your poem, Michelle.

Sometimes I wonder if we would like the person we wish to become. I like your thought provoking piece.