A strong bout of envy sent
them reeling,
Twisting and turning with
hatred in mind.
Seething between gritted
teeth of steel,
Thick as thieves within their
consonance.
Greed and spitefulness
drove their actions,
Legalities placed them in echelons
of power.
Pieces of tarnished silver
and tired antiquities,
Pre-occupied moves between
here and there.
Tying up loose ends and
bolting down padlocks,
Relativity had lost its relevance
and connection.
A discoloured frame held younger
years in view,
Its static reverence attuned
to passing spectators.
Few chattels gathered into
dusty nooks and corners,
Shadows scattered by
memories of the green lamp.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 21/05/2014
Poet’s United Midweek Motif: The Colour
Green
"Relativity had lost its relevance and connection" I really loved this line Eileen. Oh the dark path that envy and greed lead us down...
ReplyDeleteThe green-eyed monster rages, but smiles on the street. Not an unfamiliar trope. I wonder if anyone really gets pleasure from such ill-gotten gains? A powerful look into the shadow, Eileen. Thanks for participating today. We've missed you.
ReplyDeleteAfter many years I hope that the essence of all battles lose all kind of meaning..and so are no longer fought..i wonder if we ever can..the green light held above and throughout this piece is almost palpable
ReplyDeleteSuch a glorious green photo on your banner! Love it. Love the poem too, with such a marvelous closing line.
ReplyDeletePowerful piece, Eileen...
ReplyDeleteI found this quite chilling and a bit alarming, but i loved how you captured the road of envy.
ReplyDeleteIt is so very sad when envy enters into the picture and drives a wedge into relationships.
ReplyDeleteVery evocative!
ReplyDeleteWell written words on a subject that can be so divisive.
ReplyDeleteBravo, Eileen.
Powerful and moving, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking to think that nothing lasts forever, not even relationships forged in family and kinship. A powerful read on love and loss and moving on.
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