The sad experience of a talented friend.....
Jealousy?
Last night her spirit died
They killed it wilfully
She was far too popular
For their own tranquility
They struck at her brutally
Berated all her efforts
With the express intention
To finish her career
Lady Luck favoured the louts
They struck at her right in time
When she was vulnerable
Now they look on satisfied
They do not know that one day
She will emerge from darkness
To drive out their sense of peace
Her good friends will ensure that....
Copyright © 2011 Sandra MARTYRES
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patspoems
This is so very sad but with good friends like you she will overcome this evil. Such a great write. Thank you for sharing Sandra....... Pat
This is so very sad but with good friends like you she will overcome this evil. Such a great write. Thank you for sharing Sandra....... Pat
Indira Renganathan
well said on jealousy...good ending with the last para Sandra
well said on jealousy...good ending with the last para Sandra
kath
How frightened, how inadequate they must have felt to serve someone elses talent so ill. Shame on them Sandra. Shame on them. :( kath xxx
How frightened, how inadequate they must have felt to serve someone elses talent so ill. Shame on them Sandra. Shame on them. :( kath xxx
Ency Bearis
A sad thing when this happen to someone, jealousy is a greedy desire for a person to have.
A sad thing when this happen to someone, jealousy is a greedy desire for a person to have.
Meggie Gultiano
jealousy is the opposite of love..it is from the devil..
jealousy is the opposite of love..it is from the devil..
Karin Anderson
Jealousy is indeed a problem. Even animals can be jealous as I have experienced this. Your last stanza is wonderful "they do not know that one day she will emerge from darkness" and I believe karma will balance the scales~
Jealousy is indeed a problem. Even animals can be jealous as I have experienced this. Your last stanza is wonderful "they do not know that one day she will emerge from darkness" and I believe karma will balance the scales~
heather wilkins
Jealousy should not be. We should encourage our friends with their talents.
Jealousy should not be. We should encourage our friends with their talents.
Kesav V Easwaran
Jealousy is a hidden enemy...one never knows how it acts, comes wherefrom until one gets bruised...well written piece
Jealousy is a hidden enemy...one never knows how it acts, comes wherefrom until one gets bruised...well written piece
robyn selters
you powerfully show the dark side of such base emotions and the actions that follow... tragic... and the loyalty you are showing in support will surely help support her as she regains her feet.... pity that achievement isn't rather celebrated
you powerfully show the dark side of such base emotions and the actions that follow... tragic... and the loyalty you are showing in support will surely help support her as she regains her feet.... pity that achievement isn't rather celebrated
James T. Adair
Jealousy, if harnessed it could replace oil as the worlds fuel. We'd never run out. Sad thing about jealousy is it's often sparked by something "perceived" but not actually true.
Jealousy, if harnessed it could replace oil as the worlds fuel. We'd never run out. Sad thing about jealousy is it's often sparked by something "perceived" but not actually true.
carol
a tragedy jealousy is a terrible thing
a tragedy jealousy is a terrible thing
Lynda Robson
Jealousy is a terrible thing..... well narrated story
Jealousy is a terrible thing..... well narrated story
Philip
One of the seven deadly sins as Envy and begrudging. Should never be seen ever upon PF... Her good friends will ensure that !!! ( Forgive me ...Who are we talking about ...nobody tells me ) Great Poem ...All the same
One of the seven deadly sins as Envy and begrudging. Should never be seen ever upon PF... Her good friends will ensure that !!! ( Forgive me ...Who are we talking about ...nobody tells me ) Great Poem ...All the same
Gita Ashok
This is so sad, Sandra. I hope and pray that the words in your last stanza really come true soon.
This is so sad, Sandra. I hope and pray that the words in your last stanza really come true soon.
PrEmJi PrEmJi
jealousy is the real enemy of mankind
jealousy is the real enemy of mankind
T A Ramesh
This tragedy will put the criminals in tragedy surely soon!
This tragedy will put the criminals in tragedy surely soon!
Since God declares Himself as "jealous" methinks they rather were horrendously envious. Wrath is cruel, anger is outrageous, but who is able to stand before envy? Alas for your poor friend! I hope she is granted recovery soon. This is a beautiful and rather poignant tribute to her sad fate.