An Oleander Named Jealousy

 

Jealousy is deceitful and hateful from within,

A beautiful but poisonous oleander that cannot be believed in,

On the exterior, it looks like any other angelic flower,

But oleander holds deadly toxins, upon you they have the power.

This feeling of resentment can make you feel like you can do anything,

Be able to take roots in minds and give painful stings,

Of pain and anger to people unknowing,

While the real reason for jealousy keeps growing and spreading.

Jealousy attracts the weak, the strong, the angels, and the devils,

Drawing us to itself like the beautiful flower’s petals,

And jealousy’s stem, where Man’s insecurities reside,

Sustains that envy through Man’s pride.

Each of us must know that jealousy branches off of low self-esteem,

But we can prevent this feeling; of happiness and peace we can dream.

For all have an instinct to be their best selves,

And getting rid of envy can cast amazing magic spells.

We all must be careful to not let this thundercloud loom over us,

And be kind, humble, and grateful beings; yes, we must,

Thereupon, every individual will spread love and humility,

And gratitude is the key to eliminating jealousy.