[Mudboy Slim]

Jealousy

What a terrible emotion this is
Its reason is imponderable
destroying loving bliss
it causes us to be dishonorable

When the green-eyed monster strikes
insecurity is ripe
for accusations untrue
Oh, but what is does to you

It tears at your senses
bombarding your thoughts
bringing on stresses
hitting like a juggernaut

Until finally, if they use the name
in desperation, you play the game
but with it comes the guilt
and your love begins to wilt

Chalk it up to insecurity
caused by someone else
what’s missing is maturity
blame it on yourself

Copyright(c) 1999 By John J. Lindsay All RightsReserved
August 22, 1996


275 posted on 11/20/2001 10:17 AM EST by poet

[Mudboy Slim]

I shouldda posted this poem to start the thread...

"Here is my (poet's) philosphy of life:

What is Life

To experience joy, even sorrow
knowing that, perhaps tomorrow
you'll have another chance to share
another chance for someone to care

To smile at a stranger and
converse with friends
to say hello, to say good-bye
and nod to passers-by

To meet with souls
not unlike your own
to welcome loved ones
into your home

To whisper sweetness
in your lover's ear
and share the joy
of one so dear

To see the joy in a child's face
after he has won a race
to see the sun behind a cloud
that's what life is all about

There is much more I could say
but, let that suffice for today
remember this above all else
only you can improve yourself

Copyright(c) By John J. Lindsay 1999. All Rights Reserved

September 1, 1981

295 posted on 11/20/2001 11:06 PM EST by poet

America has lost another good patriot and FR.com lost a talented rhyme-maker...MUD