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I have come here to confess my deepest shame Your wit, I admit, I more than admire- It wakes me, it shakes, me, sets my brain on fire I long to claim your fame, under my name Your indelible intricacy I yearn to master I strive for your heights in increasing pain But all futile, this folly of inferior gain No matter how fast I write, you write faster Now you skip away as I struggle for breath My purse is empty; you haven't spent a penny Where is the end of this contemptible envy? When my best is bested - what is left? 10/17/18 NOT for 'Seven Deadly Sins' contest.

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W.A. Cholt

Date: 5/29/2019 6:36:00 PM

Envy, that green-eyed monster who leaves a trail of misery in his wake. Writing what truly comes from within is in my opinion the best way to proceed. Your poem is honest, direct and from the heart. People will always want to read poetry like this.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/22/2018 3:02:00 PM

I was just listening to a sermon on envy (Joseph and his coat of many colors). What a great followup! GL in contest! A wonderful contender!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/26/2018 10:38:00 PM

Thanks, Kim, but since it is a different form it's not for the contest.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/20/2018 11:55:00 AM

"When my best is bested - what is left?" There's always a better best! What muse receives from the great consciousness; it will give to you in the best way. Well penned.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/21/2018 12:44:00 AM

Thank you, and you are right, we do evolve, I guess this is about the growing pains-

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/18/2018 9:14:00 PM

It is not how you write, how you say it and its form...but that you have said it and the message delivered...we are all scribes of the divine...message received my friend...loved your verse Michelle...we are all 'ONE' fragmented into infinite pieces...love & light...^WW^

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2018 10:57:00 PM

Thank you for your beautiful comment, much appreciated!

Winged Warrior
Date: 10/18/2018 9:18:00 PM

...and A Fav too...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/17/2018 8:10:00 PM

When you come before the 'Heavenly Court,' you will not be asked if your poetry matched Shakespeare's, Emily Dickinson's, Ogden Nash's, or e.e. cummings'. You will be asked simply, "Were you the best Michelle Faulkner that you could be?" No more, BUT no less! is expected of you...Wow, rereading this, I have got to apply it immediately to myself. (I am constantly comparing myself to a couple of P.S. poets, and I feel that I am not just falling short, but that the gap is growing ever-wider). :) gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2018 9:24:00 PM

Yup. I sure know what you mean. We just gotta 'keep plugging.' :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/17/2018 11:16:00 PM

Yes, I am trying not to compare, but with so much talent, it's hard not to feel a little envious!

Chris Green

Date: 10/17/2018 4:41:00 PM

What a fantastic piece of writing Michelle. And I can assure you, many of us experience this same thing and yes I suppose it is envy. But, no matter how we see ourselves, even the one you mentioned above, there will always be someone better and more prolific. (Though they might not ever realize it) Your poem is amazing and should do well in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/17/2018 11:14:00 PM

Thank you for your encouraging comments, Chris (although it actually isn't for the contest, since it is not the right form)

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/17/2018 1:40:00 PM

This is brilliant, Michelle! So flawlessly expressed!! I know I am floored by other people's writing here sometimes... as they rattle off the most amazing stuff like it's nothing (while nearly everything I write takes a drawn-out mess of a process). BUT, you have no need of envy, your writing is incredible- as evidenced by this brutally honest piece! ;) Thank you for sharing (I needed this)!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/17/2018 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, Rhona, I admire your work too!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/17/2018 1:25:00 PM

Beautifully written! We all feel similar feelings, but you have the bravado to write them down, for us to enjoy. My little Trixie muse is whistling in approval, and I would too except, dear friend, I have no idea how to whistle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/17/2018 1:51:00 PM

'Don't know how to whistle - just put your lips together, and blow' - (not sure if that's the exact quote) but always happy for your comments, Caren!