envy is an ugly thing

wise words from my grandfather and mother

envy ...
is an
ugly
word.
it is
an
evil,
all
consuming
thing.

I try never
to be envious
although that
is a hard thing to do.

But it isn't the material
things I am jealous of.
I don't care if your kitchen's
bigger than mine,
or you have a nicer car
or a shiny hard wood floor ...

I see them, the families
in the park, riding bikes.

I see them, the couples,
holding hands, in the rain.

I see them, the blended families
cooperating, for the sake of the brood.

I see them, getting married
in the afternoon sun.

I see them,
and I try
not to be
green
with
envy.

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Always think envy is just being human. You might be envious of that new married couple. But lets face it, statistics tell us it wont last. Though in saying that, i was envious of my neighbour when he drove up in a new Jag. Sadly it got towed away when he couldn't pay for it. Sort of chuckled to myself that day. Is that cruel or what. lol

[Lyn Anderson]

Nope, that is human.:)

[aLittlePain]

Oh geez do I get this, when Curtis and I moved back from Canada that's all I saw and I hate to admit it but even having diner with my siblings and their families. Sheesh! ..Honest, beautiful write. R xo

[Lyn Anderson]

It was miserable. Thanks. Glad you read and reviewed so many today.

[aLittlePain]

Sweet as! Nice reading some one you enjoy after a gazillion RR's

[Lyn Anderson]

I gave up on RRs a long time ago. Right now I still have people sending friend requests without reviewing me.

[aLittlePain]

Oh really that's so rude

[Lyn Anderson]

I believe so, yes. I like to friend someone after we've had some mutual writing and reading exchange.

[Papaya]

I hear you... it's not about material things at all.
I hate when guys don't understand that.

[Lyn Anderson]

I was so sad when my marriage was on the rocks and I saw so many happy families. It kills me, even now -- I wished I had that, but I never did. I was on my own for all of my marriage. I just needed to make it official.

[Papaya]

Yeah. I'm desperately lonely these days.
maybe not quite desperate but I feel it.

[Lyn Anderson]

I get it. The kids make it easier, but impossible to run away.

[Papaya]

Yup. True true.

[Brittany Zedalis]

╰☆╮I've dealt with my fair share of envy, as well as the envy towards me from others, and I can definitely say it is an awful thing to deal with. I'm sure a lot of people relate to this. Nice work.╰☆╮

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. Envy doesn't help us. We need to look at our life and goals. Be content. Old wise saying. Grass may look greener on the other side of the fence. But may not be what it seemed to be. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, thank you. My grandfather was wise and my mother takes after him. I am lucky to have good family. Not all people are.

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes we are. Need people to teach us the right way to live.

[Frieda P]

Oh, the grass is always greener envy, remember those 'happy' family photos, we never know what goes on behind closed doors and in large shiny kitchens...they in turn might covet your free spirit....it's always complicated...you can't always get what you want, you know the rest & all that jazz...

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes. Coveting others' lives is a no win thing.

[Shirlena]

I love this...it's so heartwarming and understandably excused of envy because these or the simpler joys in life, organic human dreams and inspiring unlike the material which is usually fueled out of want and greed. Such a pleasant read.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much - appreciate it

[Pryde Foltz]

A piece that speaks to most of us I think. But here is the thing … I imagine those folks are envious of others too. Human nature, perhaps.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for stopping in

[Jon Roggie]

A part of us,
unable to be avoided.

Recognizing it,
and moving beyond.

There's a goal.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, I agree, thanks for stopping in.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Love is certainly the greatest wealth we can have… I often feel this way too, see people happy together and wonder why I can't have that, of use to tip I found it myself.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for the thoughtful review.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Twas my pleasure young lady.