The Envious Heart

We walked the path, side by side, I thought your heart,

was my guide. You said you loved,

the way I shined, A gentle soul, so sweet and kind.

I shared my gifts, without a thought,

The happiness I dearly sought, Was seeing smiles,

all around, On fertile, grateful ground.

But whispers came, a chilling breeze, That envy lurked,

beneath the trees. Your loving words, a clever mask,

To hide the bitterness, the hidden task.

My giving heart, you saw as weak, A chance to gain,

the things I seek To freely offer, without a plea,

You took and took, and envied me.

~ Nichole Nichole