Jealous.
To Be Politically Correct.
I say I’m glad your joys are bright and true
Though something stirs beneath the shine and art
I wait to know when life will open too.
Your headlines bloom in colours bold and new
Their shimmer sets a rhythm in my heart
I say I’m glad your joys are bright and true.
Applause comes easy when the world loves you
Mine trembles slightly when the envy starts
I wait to know when life will open too.
I tap a little heart as people do
A gesture meant to keep my thoughts apart
I say I’m glad your joys are bright and true.
Yet when the glow grows loud and pushes through
A quiet ache begins its patient part
I wait to know when life will open too.
If ever blessings turn my way in view
I wonder if you’ll hold me in your heart
I say I’m glad your joys are bright and true
I wait to know when life will open too.
About the Creator
Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.
https://linktr.ee/cathybenameh
Passionate blogger sharing insights on lifestyle, music and personal growth.
⭐Shortlisted on The Creative Future Writers Awards 2025.
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Comments (12)
Well deserved placing in the challenge!🏆👏 Brimful of longing.✅
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Returning, Cathy, to congratulate you on your win. I was happy to see your name on the winner's list❣🥳
My favourite line --- "I say I’m glad your joys are bright and true" xx Beautifully written, well deserved Top Story xx
Worth reading, Congratulations.
Naice
This was so poignant and beautifully written. Congratulations on your Top Story!! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
I could feel the bittersweet emotions as I read each line of this heartfelt poem. Excellent job, Cathy!
Eloquent & authentic! Lovely writing too! Congrats on your Top Story!
This resonates with me! Great job
Fantastic work, Cathy; congratulations on your top story❣ "Applause comes easy when the world loves you Mine trembles slightly when the envy starts."- I kept going back to this part.
"A quiet ache begins its patient part" - oh how I love this line! A feeling we've all felt at some point and time. <3 I love this poem of yours!