Tag Archives: envy

Poetry Day: Success of the Unknown

(Jealousy is fairly common.  Definitely felt that way many times after working hard and getting no results.  One of my sloppier poems because I just let the words flow until I felt like I couldn’t go any further) Why does … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Envy Rondelet

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: I Want Your Greener Grass

(We’ve all been there or seen it in action.) The lonely man watches As the crowded man plays With parents, wife, and child He envies the connections That he lacks within his life He wanders off alone With time he … Continue reading

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Seven Sin Rondelets

This set of 8 short poems stem from a conversation from years back.  It was a philosophical discussion that went all over the place and eventually landed on the concept of sin.  We discussed how every person is slightly sinful … Continue reading

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I Want Your Greener Grass

The lonely man watches As the crowded man plays With parents, wife, and child He envies the connections That he lacks within his life He wanders off alone With time he wants to share   The crowded man watches As … Continue reading

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