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

[Sunni Davis]

Envy is a powerful emotion that can take over if not controlled, just like any other emotions. It can also make us feel less valuable then those we envy, which is why its such a dangerous emotion. This is a very nice poem, Tate.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Sunni I know thew feeling I am no different from any other. But I shy away from it it is so internally painful it hides our own light in the darkness

[Silhouette]

I agree with Rogue, we all experience from time to time (at least I have). Very relatable and a great message within, thank you so much for penning.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you

[Silhouette]

You're welcome

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Great write Tate. I don't envy anyone or covet anyone else's posessions. I'm happy for you if you have a new car, a new home, a new baby, a new love...I'm happy if you are wealthy, healthy and free; just the same as I'd wish others to be happy for me. We should share each other's sorrows and joys; bear each other's burdens and guilt, cheer each other's acheivements and victories. That's what we're here for I've always thought. Besides, if I act like a snot because you have more than me...who can I ask for a loan when I'm broke? (laughing)

[Tate Morgan]

Fabian of all the people I know here You seem the most enlightened and balanced of us all. I thank you for all you have given me.I wish I were able to do as much for you.
Tate

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I love this song. But I like to hear Joni sing it better. Joni wrote it although Judy recorded it first. I'm really a fan of both singers. Joni just had some sort of vibe for me and a less polished but more character filled voice I think.

[Rogue]

I think this is something we all experience from time to time, starting in childhood. The "grass is greener" syndrome. Only it never really is, just a different set of problems on another patch.
Lovely message in this one on time that we should spend on better thoughts. :)

[Tate Morgan]

Rogue So nice to hear from you today. I was thinking of takling a few days off myself. I am glad you agree with me on this. We all enter the world with nothing.We all leave it the same way. What we bring to others is all we can claim as our own. Thank you

[Mic]

Seems the best friends of my youth have struggled with life, some to an ugly end. Not sure the hows nor whys, but sometimes wonder if maybe I might have helped.

Good write.

[Marie]

Envy is wasteful and negative. Others only seem more blessed than we are. We never know what goes on in another's life.

[Pax]

form time to time i had that moment... life is hard..that i know off..they have been lucky and I'm not..but its not the case when i realized the things that I've been blessed...like you've said...being thankful of what you have is everything...a very well thought out poem..heartfelt!
Great write mr. Tate!

[David Scott]

More truth from a master. I have been the victim and the perpetrator. Good lesson in this poem. thanks for sharing

[Katie Lynn]

This is beautiful. It's very easy to connect with and it brings to mind all the personal struggles I have dealt with lately. You are truly one of my most favorite poets; please, never stop writing!

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

A heart warming write on childhood friendships and the changing seasons of life that affect relationships and friendships. When others leave because of residential preferences, we just need to accept that, for others will come to replace them. True friends are never lost, they just move away.