Green-Eyed Monster

Moments like this,
I don't like myself
if I could I would pretend
I don't know myself

Why do I allow this ugly flaw 
to sometimes rule my life 
allow it to steal precious moments,
moments I'll never get back..

I hate who I become
when the green-eyed monster
rear it's ugly head,

I cut myself
off from everything
and everyone
because who knows
how they'll react?

My silence 
says it all
it's like wearing
a danger sign around my neck
"keep away, hazardous terrain"

Like a flash, it's gone
into nowhere until the next time…

My silent prayer?
Please, please stay away 
because you're one companion
I can definitely live without…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 15, 2010 at 5:32 AM
A WONDERFUL POEM FULL OF TRUTH. I MYSELF HAVE ONE OF THEM LITTLE GREEN EYED MONSTERS. LOVED YOUR POEM.-SKAT
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