Envy

Envy is a thing
in which at times
is hard to understand.

The desire to possess
those things we do not have,
which are in the possession
of our fellow man.

The key is to be able
to look within your 
own heart.

And find the treasures
that lie within
which set us all apart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Evans Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 7:44 PM
Amen. Nice poem. Thought provoking. Thanks for sharing..........peace!
Witherspoon Avatar
October 14, 2017 at 10:53 PM
Thank you so much!
Mason Gibbs Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 6:06 PM
So true , great poem
Witherspoon Avatar
March 5, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Thanks Gwen!!!
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