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The Deceit of Envy

A barren wife envious, of a passing child's carriage. A single mom envious, longing for the wife's marriage. A larger girl envious, of a thinning lady's frame. A thin lady envious, wishing to eat without pain. A drink server envious, of a glamorous house wife. A drunk house wife envious, yearning for a sober life. A bicyclist envious, of a shiny red Corvette. A stressed driver envious, wanting a life free of debt. Be careful what you envy, things aren't always as they seem. Be grateful for what you have, it could be another's dream.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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