Jealousy

Overwhelming waves of jealousy
                             masking waves of pain,
                             are you really back again?

                            Why won't you let me go.
                            Why won't you set me free.
                            Let me be, oh Jealousy.

                           Why do you linger still?
                           Why do you rear your ugly head?
                           Will you haunt me ‘til I’m dead?

                          All his smiles and laughter sweet,
                          His curl of lip that swept me off my feet,
                          The magic of his pen never to write for me again.

                          But I hang on.
                          I hold my tongue
                          and my song will not be sung.

                                         By: Carole O'Terry Duet
                                         Copyright:  10/21/2018
                                         “All Rights Reserved”

jealousylost lovefree verse

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Ibohal Kshetrimayum

Date: 11/26/2018 12:54:00 AM

Even the moon needs a window to voice about the shadow on it. I like the way you do yours in the beautiful lines. Thanks for sharing this poem.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/26/2018 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Ibohal, for your nice comment. Carole :D

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/12/2018 3:19:00 PM

Hi carole, dropping by with my congratulations on your win in the contest. Have a wonderful monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Carole Duet
Date: 11/15/2018 6:27:00 PM

Thank you, Mike. I didn't even know I was in the "winner's circle". Carole :D

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2018 7:12:00 PM

Well penned, Carole. Congrats on your top win.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/15/2018 6:29:00 PM

Thanks, Line. I appreciate your comments always. Carole :D

Warren Doll

Date: 11/7/2018 4:06:00 PM

Very concise and well written, Carole. Warm wishes~ Warren

Carole Duet
Date: 11/7/2018 5:46:00 PM

Thanks, Warren, and thank you for dropping by. Carole :D

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/5/2018 5:52:00 PM

It is too hard for some to let go, but that is exactly what needs to be done for freedom from jealousy to be expelled. Many times the object of our affection will turn around to pursue us if we release them. That would be my sage advice that I have seen triumph many times. There is none thing more desirable than self confidence! : ) a poem many can relate to.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/6/2018 2:56:00 AM

Thanks for reading my poem, Connie, and for your "sage advice". Carole :D

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/5/2018 2:18:00 PM

It's really good to vent, don't let anything get the better of you. Light & Love Debbie

Carole Duet
Date: 11/6/2018 2:55:00 AM

Thanks, Debbie. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/4/2018 3:44:00 PM

I do not get jealous easily but the few times I have, I can relate to this!! Well done, Carole and I'm so glad you liked my Halloween couplets.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/4/2018 10:10:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. You are very kind. Carole :D

Charles Messina

Date: 10/25/2018 10:29:00 PM

Everyone's got jealousy Carole, some just hide it very well. Awesome write...Charlie xx

Carole Duet
Date: 10/26/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thank you for saying that, Charlie. That is so true. I've always "worn my feelings on my sleeve" so to speak. So, what you see is what you get. And, I admit it: I am the jealous type...especially if I love someone. In my opinion, it's normal. What's not normal to me is someone who isn't. or "says" they aren't jealous because IMO...it signals either a lack of care or a lie. The trick is simply to control it because there is a difference between being jealous and "insanely" jealous and sometimes it "ain't" easy, especially if you're half Irish and red-headed. lol Carole :D

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/24/2018 9:18:00 PM

Jealousy and memory, nasty bedfellows sometimes. Fine little write, Carole. Viv x

Carole Duet
Date: 10/25/2018 12:25:00 PM

"bedfellows"?...hmmmm...lol Yeah, you're right. Thanks for reading and commenting, Viv. Carole :D

Silent One

Date: 10/23/2018 8:16:00 AM

Sometimes it is better not to let them back Carole....

Carole Duet
Date: 10/24/2018 2:50:00 AM

I didn't, ZZ. It's the "jealousy" that came back. It's like a poison. Carole :(

Lifes' Tapestry

Date: 10/23/2018 5:44:00 AM

superbly written - I feel I'll await him too

Carole Duet
Date: 10/24/2018 2:51:00 AM

Thank you LT. Your poetry is superb too. Carole Duet

Paul Callus

Date: 10/22/2018 4:04:00 PM

These are bitter-sweet words, Carole. Jealousy can cause pain, so it's best to kick it aside...and do the same to the cause of it! ~ Regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 10/23/2018 1:56:00 AM

Ok, Paul. I'm trying. Thanks. Carole :D

Maria Williams

Date: 10/22/2018 6:11:00 AM

Another comment of mine has disappeared, I posted a comment yesterday on this beautiful poem of yours Carole, glad to see it was a glitch on PS and not from my side. An amazing poem of emotion, you do these so well my dear. ....Maria hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 10/22/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. Of course the poem just came to me while I was "in the depths". And, yes there was "glitch" for sure because I had to post this poem twice for it to show up. Carole :D