That Monster's Destroyed Us

We're not the same
as everyone else in the neighborhood
we have different beliefs,
different cultures,
we're just a unique family

We may not have fancy cars
or are able to go on
expensive trips
but we manage to live
the best that we can,

Don't let the green eyed monster
steal your joy...
Don't let their unnecessary shopping
get the better of you,

Dark green, the symbol of envy
we really don't have anything to envy,
sure they have money,
and can go anywhere in the world,
but their not as happy as us,
and they can't tell each other
about their day
like we can

But in actuality, they're the ones
envious of us

Author's Note

This is for the World of 500 Group. The topic was use the color green and describe something in detail. I might add on to it. What do you all think?

Reviews

[Kevin Horsley]

Money is not the be all and end all of life.
Family and friends mean more than anything that money can buy. Sure, money can help but it's not everything.
As a single father (12 year old girl) I have to balance the bills with her needs and will talk and explain why she cannot have what others have.
I am fortunate to have a strong mother who can help me with my daughter when I need to work. But money is very ephemeral, as are any relationships based on it.

Very good point made.

[Blue Moon Ice Cream]

The "green-eyed monster"...interesting and fitting way to put it. It's funny how we think others have the ideal life, when in actuality we wouldn't trade if given the chance. Thought-provoking for sure.

[Amanda Naomi]

i like it!! we see ourselves as perfect, as if money can solve anything....expensive trips are the key to happiness right? i like outsiders views of my lifestyle, it challenges me to live better, to see things with clear eyes. yes my sister only tolerated me during hollidays, but we should strive to love eachother,

i'm sure that last part didn't make sense to you, but i loved your poem, thanks for sharing!!

[Ally]

I love his poem.I can relate. I am not rich and it is hard not to envy another one's wealth. The truth is, I wouldn't change my life style or economic condition for all the money in the world. I am happy.

[~Paedams]

I think this beautiful. Although the family in this piece are basically living from day to day they have an happiness that exceeds all the riches in the world. Great Job!
~Paedams

[Heartswhispers(Kylie Je..]

This I think so many people can relate to, everyone thinks the grass may be greener, but in reality it's often not, we all have to be grateful for what we have. An excellent piece :)

[Poetic Beauty]

The green eyed monster can truly plague many people in this world but honestly it doesn't always make you happy. Enjoying friendship and good conversation is always better than having money and no real friends or family to speak of.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

We would all be surprised at how happy we can be with less........Less is more so often. Nicely penned Ta'Shandra

[Bubo]

Great write and a lesson for all~ no money can buy a loving family, a happy home, be they poorer, and you wrote beautifully, a reminder to us when we struggle.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the words in this poem. Money can't buy happiness. Happiness come from kindness and love. Nothing as good as a strong family that stay together in good and bad times. I like the ending to the outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote