I remember the green
That took you to lowlands
Con-caved and shallow
Where pools of jealousy
Sat stagnant brooding, breeding
You were like a life-size mosquito
Feeding frantically on bad blood
Spitting out spite, always right
Green grew on you
I didn’t envy you
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mishunderstood 
Potent verse. I like the use of green and envy.
The green-eyed monster is truly a bitter pill… I never envy the envy. Great alternate use of green.
Wow! This is amazing….and these words especially for me…
“…pools of jealousy
Sat stagnant brooding, breeding
You were like a life-size mosquito
Feeding frantically on bad blood…”
You’ve characterized the jealous spiteful person so incredibly well here — just a great comparison to the stagnant pools with the hovering mosquito.
Another take on the prompt! From happy green to spiteful green. You were like a life-size mosquito….what a wonderful line. And how the poem wraps around it for a new meaning of green.
Such a powerful metaphor for someone who allows themselves to be consumed by negativity. Not so easy to remain indifferent when dealing with them though. Well done.
Excellent description of an envious grudge.
What a great use of the words, you really packed a punch in each line. I love the image of this huge mosquito feeding off gossip and spite.
This can be an excellent portrayal of a person ~ Negative births negative thoughts, not to be envious at all ~ Well played with the green prompt Mish ~
Those first three lines are wonderful and really set the scene. They take you into the story.
Green Bee
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Peace..:)
Such a strong image. “Spitting out spite, always right” but never happy. We all know that person…
LOVE the mosquito visual! perfect!
“Sat stagnant brooding, breeding/ You were like a life-size mosquito/ Feeding frantically on bad blood” I’m amuse with these lines. I like how your words speak in frank. And clever take on green for the prompt.
Oh I liked this one a lot.
Oh, yuk! Great! What a mosquito metaphor!
I can feel the anger behind this.
Envy personified. Wow! Cleverly done.
The first two lines are perfection.
A powerful take on the green-eyed monster.
This is very good. I especially like this line, and that clever hyphen: “Con-caved and shallow”
Gosh this is good, so direct. Reminds me of plath
You were like a life-size mosquito
Feeding frantically on bad blood
Spitting out spite,
There are such elements everywhere. One tries to avoid them when they show themselves.
That is a better alternative than to confront them.One stays above and maintains one’s dignity. Rightly so Mish!
Hank
An ugly emotion / a vivid poem.
Those who are green with envy are certainly not to be envied! Great verse!