Painfully Envious
The truth of the matter9 total reviews
Comment from Therese Caron
I'm just reading all the entries in the contest in case I missed any during regular reviewing. You are not a bad person. The only way you would be a bad person is if you wished they had it instead of you. That's not what you do. You just wish you had the same good health they did and that is perfectly understandable. Maybe this poem is fictional, but somehow I don't think so.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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I'm just reading all the entries in the contest in case I missed any during regular reviewing. You are not a bad person. The only way you would be a bad person is if you wished they had it instead of you. That's not what you do. You just wish you had the same good health they did and that is perfectly understandable. Maybe this poem is fictional, but somehow I don't think so.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Sadly, it's true. I've been having health problems for awhile, and use a wheelchair. With what is going on now I'm embarrassed about how I feel. Still, I can't help but envy those who are healthy and less likely to get the virus. Thank you for reading and for the wonderful rating. Stay safe out there. :)
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Thinking of you.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem on the deadly sin envy, Painfully Envious, brings out the exact feelings I have as my aging drives me further into the ground and away from those healthy, vigorous activities that keep life worthwhile.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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This poem on the deadly sin envy, Painfully Envious, brings out the exact feelings I have as my aging drives me further into the ground and away from those healthy, vigorous activities that keep life worthwhile.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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I've been having some health and mobility problems for awhile. I would never wish it on anyone, but can't help but feel envious of them. Thank you for reading. :)
Comment from Martie Zuckerman
Ahhh, yes! I fully understand; unfortunately. Very well written. Hits the mark for the contest and it has such a lively meter. If we're talking of jealousy and envy; I'd like to have that green eye color. Good job and good luck.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Ahhh, yes! I fully understand; unfortunately. Very well written. Hits the mark for the contest and it has such a lively meter. If we're talking of jealousy and envy; I'd like to have that green eye color. Good job and good luck.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Me too! I'm afraid my eyes are a gray color when I've always wanted green or blue. Thank you so much for reading.
Comment from AprilViolet
It must be horrible to live everyday with that pain. I'm sure other readers have felt the same way and you have put their pain and envy into words. I feel this poem makes you realize you cant take anything for granted because someone always has it worse of then you, but envy is a difficult emotion to control and I'm sure everyone has felt it at some time. Exceptional poem that deserves one of my 6 star ratings!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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It must be horrible to live everyday with that pain. I'm sure other readers have felt the same way and you have put their pain and envy into words. I feel this poem makes you realize you cant take anything for granted because someone always has it worse of then you, but envy is a difficult emotion to control and I'm sure everyone has felt it at some time. Exceptional poem that deserves one of my 6 star ratings!
Comment Written 13-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Thank you lovely lady ! You are awesome. :)
Comment from Stephanie Paige
I can relate deeply with your poem, not with arthritis, but with chronic depression. I have often been jealous of those that are 'normal'. Why can't I be like that. I could feel your pain in the poem. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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I can relate deeply with your poem, not with arthritis, but with chronic depression. I have often been jealous of those that are 'normal'. Why can't I be like that. I could feel your pain in the poem. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Thank you for reading. I have two daughters that battle with depression and anxiety everyday, so I know what you go through. Thanks again for reading.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Deadly Sins writing prompt.
This well written piece tells of green envy.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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I think this is a good entry for the Deadly Sins writing prompt.
This well written piece tells of green envy.
Well done and I wish you good luck with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 13-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Thank you for this nice review, and taking time to read my poem.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
I think eventually, unless we choose cremation, we'll all get to where the skin turns a bit green... :/ :/ But tis human nature this envy of which you speak in your well-rhymed contest offering... Your words resonate - in rhythm and in fact - with many! ;) Best of luck at the polls! ;)
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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I think eventually, unless we choose cremation, we'll all get to where the skin turns a bit green... :/ :/ But tis human nature this envy of which you speak in your well-rhymed contest offering... Your words resonate - in rhythm and in fact - with many! ;) Best of luck at the polls! ;)
Comment Written 13-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Thank you for reading. I know I'm not alone in how I feel, but I do feel bad about it. Envy is a crippling thing.
Comment from pharp
Mystery Poet,
WOW!
I so wished that I had a six star left. You did an exceptional job in the penning of this poem "Painfully Envious," I could feel your pain as I was reading. Excellent rhyming throughout with a very smooth flow, allowing for a most enjoyable read. Thanks so much for sharing and the very best to you in the contest.
Blessings...Portia
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Mystery Poet,
WOW!
I so wished that I had a six star left. You did an exceptional job in the penning of this poem "Painfully Envious," I could feel your pain as I was reading. Excellent rhyming throughout with a very smooth flow, allowing for a most enjoyable read. Thanks so much for sharing and the very best to you in the contest.
Blessings...Portia
Comment Written 12-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Thank you for this great review...it alwsys means the world to me. :)
Comment from LisaMay
Your easy-flowing verses tell the story of deep-seated envy... and with good cause. Some seem to be born lucky and breeze through life with fame and fortune, but the really valuable asset is indeed good health. If I see a green-faced person, i wonder if it will be you?
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2020
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Your easy-flowing verses tell the story of deep-seated envy... and with good cause. Some seem to be born lucky and breeze through life with fame and fortune, but the really valuable asset is indeed good health. If I see a green-faced person, i wonder if it will be you?
Comment Written 12-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2020
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It well could be! Lol .Thank you so much for reading and for your encoraging words. :)
