No Stains

Envy leaves no stains

The eyes give the face away

Jealousy remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Nyaga Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 8:43 AM
Very true piece.. delivered with skillful ease
Herlihy Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 8:55 AM
Thanks, Lewis, for your comment. JH
Gupta Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 5:51 AM
Admirably deep ... satisfying haiku ...
Herlihy Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 7:01 AM
Thanks, Probir. JH
White Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 2:50 AM
Budgie already said what I wanted to say. This works so well in a haiku. First words of first and third line. I like it.
Herlihy Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 3:04 AM
Thanks, Darren. Haikus can be challenging. One never knows whether they are too simple or too cryptic. I appreciate the positive feedback. JH
Wolf Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 2:15 AM
So much conveyed in such few syllables! The green eyed monster! Well done!
Herlihy Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 2:30 AM
Ha, Ha. You got it right. I love the intensity that words can bring when juxtaposed against each other. JH
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