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Do you see that man on the right corner?
How that Libra man flirts with that girl
Oh, what is this nagging emotion I have?
Why can’t I take away my eyes from him?
Damn that Libran getting near to her.
I am a tigress but now purr like a cat.
Why? Why? How can he do that to her?
I want him to my side for me instead
Oh God, how strange do I feel inside?
I am getting mean, angry and sad
I understand now it is green jealousy.

Green signifies growth, health ,happiness
On the flip side, green is jealousy or envy.

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Fourth placement in
My inspiration for this poem is " Why is jealousy green?
Contest: How do I answer that question? In honor of Paula Swanson
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Guzzi Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 2:34 PM
bad emotion GOOD win! Light & Love
K. Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 2:57 AM
hi Dr. Ram-- Wonderful way of interpreting the challenge-- yup could definitely feel the jealousy here-- congrats on your win :) -- nikko :)
Brumley Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Congrats on your win Doc! Have you read my 'My Green Lady"? Completely different perspective from your poem.
Brown Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 3:36 AM
Many congrats on winning this contest.
Gorelick Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Congrats Dr Ram..Im green with jealousy! Just kidding. Well done. BG
Johnson Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Congratulations on you poem and answer and win. Thank you for commenting on mine on the same subject. Love, Joyce
Horsman Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM
green with envy, long time since i heard my mother say that, wonderful poem from you Dr Ram, congrats on your win. Harry
Richards Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:47 PM
I have often thought that jealousy should be the color red....but now, after reading your poem....it's beginning to look green :) !! Well done, Dr. Ram. Congratulations, and thank you so much for your kind comments! I appreciate you thoughtful words! Love, Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this extrordinary piece and big wiinner in her contest for its impressive and expressive qualities.. enjoy another special victory my friend..with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 3:24 AM
Great idea for the contest that should be in the winners' circle for sure..Good luck..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Well I wrote about the same question Dr. Ram.. this is a fine entry and much success with it in Paula's contest.. mine is The Green Eyed Monster.. about jealousy.. enjoyed with luv..
La France Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Wow, this poem is wonderful, you captured jealousy perfectly, well done and best of luck~~
Horsman Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 8:56 PM
interesting poem this, love it. Harry
Austin Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Right on, Dr. There is a lot of truth revealed in colors. The fine painter knows his/her colors well and uses them to advantage. Great write. Love, Dave
Hayner Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 8:36 AM
way to go green!
Culverhouse Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Enjoyed reading this poem today--
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