Envy

When once we walked among the trees

equals in every measure

Both felt the blowing of the breeze

that bespoke of life’s true treasure

 

We were once best friends together

whose futures seemed boundless and bright

Shall that friendship part forever

with the dousing of our loves light

 

All was unknown, unseen, untasted

emotions we had yet to show

Now what's left are feelings wasted

the things that helped to make us grow

 

Shall they turn into bitterness

to cover failings of our own

Then douse down those whom others bless

from a heart that has turned to stone

 

Through common things and days events

for each moment there comes an end

With our lives joys and discontents

we choose whether we will ascend

 

One by one choices pass away

grasping those that we most savor

Oh may we not selfishly sway

to envy those, others favor

Tate

Author's Note

I think many times on the friends whose lives have effected my own.So many times I wonder why I had such a hard life. The truth is I had a good life and I am very blessed to have the family and friends that I call my own. Envy, jealousy and all that goes with it always leads to pain and misery. Be happy to be alive and well.And hope for this fleeting moment that you might be given the chance to share in another s fate and love.For what else can any of us hope for?

Reviews

[Poeticpiers]

Envy is one of the cardinals sins for good reason Tate
It destroys your inner peace to always want what others have instead of counting your blessings

[Puzzle-bot]

This is an absaloutly beautiful piece of poetry here, thank you for displaying what Envy is, how it should be looked on, how to regard it. I love the simple truth in all your poems and I think that you are an amazing writer and can write (a) extremely well (b) extremely honestly and (c) in a style which full of life. Just from reading one of your poems anyone can tell what you may sometimes be thinking about when you write. AMAZING job. I love reading all of your work. Good luck!

[Tasha]

I loved the message, it was so beautiful and strong. Envy is not a good thing, we should be happy when people succeed. This was wonderful.
♥ Ta'Shandra

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with the logic of your poem. Envy is not a good thing. We need to be happy for people when they find success. Good people celebrate victories and cry together when failure comes. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

A great message enclosed in your signature rhyme. You raised your personal best with this one. Very nice, Amigo!

[Jibin]

This is so beautiful and hard hitting reality i think. All of us have the best times with our friends, And to give up before we could taste that best time is little depressing. And sure, envy is a horrible thing..
:)

[Becky C Strukamp]

You speak the truth brilliantly. An outstanding poem with a powerful message. I agree with all that you wrote in your Author's note. Well said.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Whoa Tate. Another one of your works that could be used in a manual
on how to be human. It's full of heart.

[sharonlee]

Hit the nail on the head here.

[Dreamer]

oh yes...this is true. Envy is such a terrible thing. Lovely poem