I am the worm that never sleeps. <br />My given name is jealously. <br />I live within the twisted deeps <br />of human minds: Wait patiently. <br /> <br />I won’t attack you openly <br />for that would lead to my defeat <br />I nurture envy secretly. <br />I know how hard you must compete <br /> <br />For the success you hope to gain <br />and when it’s rudely snatched away <br />I will exacerbate your pain <br />and make you think a different way. <br /> <br />Why should they have what I cannot. <br />There is no reason I can see <br />Injustice makes your blood run hot <br />and you are wracked with jealousy <br /> <br />I am the worm who slumbers not <br />residing in the hearts of men <br />who are unhappy with their lot. <br />The wakeful worm has won again. <br /> <br /> <br />(29-Jun-07)<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/it-s-not-fair-2/
