Envy Is a Curse

Envy is a curse,
with the darkest shadow

All yearning left unsettled
—in a greenish cast

Jealousy its evil twin,
beyond veracity’s purview

Coveting the stolen torches
—of all darkness past

(Villanova Pennsylvania: March, 2015)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Yi, deep and powerful - well done! CayCay
Behm Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 8:25 PM
Thanks again, CayCay
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