unthinkable but could be true
let’s make up a story
the kind you’d pick a lesson or two
you envy her kind of living
resent the day when it could have been
you relishing the days of great standing
Mrs. Barren has a hubby; wealthy and trendy
she has been to many places, far and wide
that only the opulence can afford to bite
she has visited almost half of the universe
she wears nothing but signature dresses
her feet are clad with emeralds and pearls
her chuckles echoing off the heavenly top
seizing your ear only to make you feel sick
yes! you envy her and sees your husband
as an impotent, no good for nothing one
and a failing father to your two daughters
just a construction worker who gets home
flat broke, unsightly, filthy and smelly
you whine over your two daughters
they’re occupying your time to the utmost
can’t even face a mirror to check your exterior
three weeks later a news surprised you
her husband divorced Mrs. Barren
for several years now she hide it in her closet
didn’t tell her husband for she knew this will happen
but hey! wait a little more, that wasn’t the shock of all
the ensuing week is more than you can ever imagine
Mrs. Barren was found lifeless in the master’s bedroom
she left a memo for her ex-husband divulging it all
“if only there’s someone whom I can trade all my
wealth and possessions for that one darling angel
then maybe you wouldn’t have to leave me
for a fertile land to sow your precious seed”
it was all of a sudden you had a twitch
something you miss is now at your grip
you now see your husband as a charming prince
and your two daughters your sweet cherubim
and as you embrace them very tightly
previous thought make you feel so guilty
so money, fame and looks couldn’t be everything
as here you are with your beautiful family
one precious possession you wouldn’t dare to trade
even for a well of fortune and fame
Lola this is truly beautiful, and it expresses human nature in its most heartbreaking form: when we are envious, we tend to de-value those around us that mean a lot in a sense. Great style of writing, VERY unique. You are a truly gifted poet. Keep up the great work. I'm off to read some more of your poetry. Wow, that was an awesome poem. Sorry, I know I'm rambling. Well anyhow, take care, and maybe consider getting something published.
Christina Veala