The Green-Eyed Monster

I married the man of my dreams. At seventeen I had gone to extremes. I loved him as if he were everything. For him I could try to be anything. When I say that I loved him dearly, Let me state this very clearly. I loved him like he held the air I breathed, And when he was away I simply seethed. As we went along our way in life, There came to be so much strife. We went out with men and women, And my worries always had him in. Jealousy, the green-eyed monster Stole my comfort as I did ponder. And he carried the same anxiety. Neither of us felt too much piety. Eventually, those feelings we carried, Led us into a place where we unmarried. And living apart we discovered thoughts, That showed us both we had lost lots. It seems today we are distant friends, After living through years of amends. We both know we did it all wrong, But in the end we are both strong. Jealousy will lead the heart to ache, And cause the troubled mind to quake. It is truly a devil to contend with, The wisdom I tell you is not a myth. So still your heart when you fall in love, And listen to the one who is up above. He will guide you to the right ways, And help you to always give praise. September 7, 2019 Overcoming Mistakes Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke