It's been a while since I tried my hand at writing poetry. And the concept of jealousy is something that has for a while bothered me. So what better way to rid yourself of emotions you don't like than pouring your heart in a paper and setting your spirit for a flight. Oh my God, this sounds like a poem to my ears.😭 A classic depiction of the fact that when I get carried away, best believe I get Carried Away. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this poem. Coming up with rhyming words was fun and I hope I didn't do too bad at it.
Here goes,
Jealousy, like a monster with sharp teeth,
That turns the sanest of fellows into unruly beasts.
It starts from the mind and digs deep into the soul,
Leaving in its wake a dark, empty hole.
Just a little spark before it ignites into a fire,
Turning friends into foes and the people we admire.
I’ve never seen something so small, grow so vast,
Ripping us from the ones we love and good people from our past.
We covet what people own and are never satisfied with the gifts our hands have shown.
The resentment and discontent we feel in our hearts,
Will slowly, but surely drive us apart.
But the truth about jealousy forever remains,
That it’s a thief of joy and blessings and gains.
And that if we only purge our hearts to become new,
We would be astonished at a whole new point of view.
That the success of others should become ours,
And lifting others should make our smiles as bright as stars.
Not forgetting to count our blessings one by one,
We would be amazed at what God has done.
Let us, therefore, devote our day,
To keep the evil spawn, jealousy, at bay.
Then, trust, as our spirits become light,
And deep down we will feel just right.
Hope you guys had fun reading, do leave a comment below on your thoughts.❤️
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