Toxic

The light in David shone too bright It should be dimmed or killed No more did Saul appreciate What David had fulfilled How dare he, just a silly lad A shepherd-boy at best With skills, and blessings quite a lot That ruined Saul his zest So, jealousy and hate he felt These feelings were so deep The sight of David he abhorred Disturbed was now his sleep But David, who was good at heart Saw past this toxic mood He treated Saul with gentleness He looked hard for the good But sad to say, sheer wickedness Had already done its part Its tentacles now tightly wrapped Around old Saul his heart. Wendy Nipas