Jealousy and Envy

Jealousy is crimson
Envy is green
They can make you vindictive
They can make you so mean!

They raise up their heads
So ugly and cruel
At inopportune moments
They can make you a fool!

You blow up in anger
And take a great fit
To find you're in error
And now must admit!

Why do we do it?
Why are we prone
To fits of frustration
When proof is unknown?

It has no place
In a loving affair
So have faith in your partner
Give them some air!

It will go a long way
To a happier time
If you trust each other
And your hearts are in rhyme!

Jealousy is crimson
Envy is green
They can make you vindictive
They can make you so mean!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 5:37 AM
I agree with Mary that this is indeed an excellent composition. Love stanza three and four, as well as the entire message of this poem. Nothing less than great is what I expect from your poetry. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
May 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM
You are always SO kind to me, my dearest Laura!!! A day without you is a day without sunshine!!!! I send you my love, dearest friend! xxx
Liwayway Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM
whoa!!! excellent composition...like it my friend..Congratulations!!! **Mary*
Ellison Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 10:45 AM
WOWSERS! Sure happy you liked it Mary! You kind remarks are sure appreciated! Love and big hugs, Jack xxxxxx
Andresen Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM
So true Jack !!! ...I just had to see what you had written today my friend. - Very, very well said and written !!! - oxox big huggs Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 3:54 PM
This poetry thing is taking over my life! LOL Whatta way to go eh! LOL Thanks a bunch for your kind comments my friend! Love and big hugs, Jack xxxxx
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