Jealousy a slave owner's chains that hold their possession tight
Love seen as something owned, not a gift but a right
Birthed out of greed, DNA its seed, twin brothers of revenge and hate
No prisoners escape, they all suffer rape as their servile fate
Forgiveness the key that will set free the one that it gives
Unlocked shackles of hate, no longer freight, guilt falls through love's sieves
Believing men do the best they can, given the tools they possess
Breaking chains of blame, leaving no rancor to you oppress
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Online) - Published: March 23rd, 2025 03:25
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Makes one wonder and ponder with much interest wherein the metaphor lies and points. 🙏🏻🕊
I'm afraid people will not want to hear this one Cryptic. It may ruffle a few feathers but what are we to do if we can't throw out ideas and views that are not popular. Appreciate the read and comment my friend
Yes, in the sociopolitical atmosphere of the day we are liable to be squelched, cancelled, boycotted, ostracised and vilified, oh and demonised and criminalised as well… 🙏🏻🕊
Jealousy,Love Hate and Forgiveness.This poem has it all. Well done.
Thanks David I appreciate your review and words of support thank you.
That will put the cat among the pigeons, jealously, love, hate, control, for some controlling the green eyed monster is incredibly difficult, are they seeking or expecting forgiveness, one to ponder over my Sunday cup of tea, enjoyed
Thank you Tobani for the read and comment your words of support are most appreciated
You are very welcome
the nature of love and the transformative power of forgiveness, A powerful painting, sorenbarrett, Your poem seems to explore the destructive nature of jealousy and ownership in relationships, contrasting it with the liberating power of forgiveness. It critiques the possessive aspects of love, suggesting that true love should be free and unencumbered by greed, revenge, and hate. You serve to provoke thought about the nature of love and the importance of forgiveness, encouraging readers to reflect on their own relationships and emotional struggles
Thank you so much for your read and interpretation. We own no one, love can not be bought or owned, it can not be demanded it is given free. If someone chooses to betray it is because they wish to and that love one is so jealous of was never theirs. Forgiveness frees the giver as does the belief that we all do the best we can with who we are and so there is nothing to hate, only pity exists.
You are very welcome,sorenbarrett, You're absolutely right, Jealousy and love are both complex emotions, yet they also hold the power of control over someone.
Visually astonishing. It captures so many emotions nicely. My favorite of the day.
Thank you so much for your most kind and supportive remarks they are cherished.
Powerful and thought-provoking! Your poem masterfully explores the destructive nature of jealousy and the liberating power of forgiveness and love.
Thank you so much Salvia for your read and kind words of understanding.
Good write PL.
Thanks so much Orchi it is appreciated
Such true words soren, rancour must not exist in life.
Andy
Thank you Andy I appreciate your read and kind words of support
A thought-provoking piece. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Tom for your read and most kind words of support. They are always appreciated.
Such a great meaning behind this poem! I loved it
Thank you so much for the read Neilton and the comments. Your words are most appreciated.
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